Update

All services have been restored, and all is well. More about that later. I have gotten a couple of responses that make me think that I may have confused some folks. This has been a parade of inconveniences, not misery. The heat was not out for very long, and the power came back on. These are all hurdles to be worked around. That is all. I am having a blast out here now, especially with the new semester. I like my students and am looking forward to working together with my fellow teachers. Life, in short, is good. Now, if I can just get rid of this cold, I'll have it made.