I am feeling all handy-man right now. Our kitchen sink disposal tried to eat a tchotchke Google LED pen and choked on one of the batteries and was summarily destoyed. Water leaked out of the bottom of it and it shorted out.

So, I went out and bought a new one and... I installed it all by myself. And nothing leaked. And it works. I know, I know... many of you out there are thinking, "So what? Big deal," in your best Buckaroo Banzai quoting voices but this is a big deal to me. To date, where I am proficient at all things computer, my skills with the more mechanical have not been tested. I usually avoid dealing with anything plumbing or electric related and call in the experts.

I'm very happy at the few hundred dollars I just saved by doing it myself.

Tags: DIY, handyman, plumbing

Ann and I are participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as "Team Affleck" and invite people to donate to the cause! While no one in our families have had breast cancer, we feel that this is an important cause and looking forward to this walk. It's a 4-mile walk around Roger Williams Park Zoo on October 14th and ask any and all readers to donate what they can via our team website.

Thanks!

Tags: American Cancer Society, Charities, Walking, Fundraising