I have heard of it happening. But this week was the first time one of those scams showed up on my computer. Lights flashed, and the screen warned that my lap top had been compromised by a virus. It told me that I must call the phone number immediately or everything would be lost.

At least I knew not to believe it. At least I did not dial the phone. I put it away and waited for John to come home. 

He laughed at the phony image, and easily rebooted the computer. Then I was good to go.

Sometimes my phone freezes up too. Apps get stalled, or wonky. Usually one of my kids will help me out, often by simply shutting off the phone and restarting it.

Mark Gungor has coined the notion of The Nothing Box. He offers the great reveal that most men crave the solitude of a mental space that is completely vacant. No clutter. No noise. No blabbing. No expectations. While Mark is being tongue in cheek, the men in the audience when he speaks howl in agreement. Apparently they do welcome the chance to retreat. 

For some wives this is cause for irritation. With the determination of many women to be efficient, to get things done, to slam through a to do list, the idea of a man doing absolutely nothing can drive her to distraction. 

But maybe, all he needs is a chance to reboot. Then he will be good to go.