Technology (beeps)

Last night, as I was writing the previous post, I heard a beep. It was very out of place, so I walked to the kitchen to see what was going on. There aren't many appliances and the noise sounded identical to my microwave oven's timer, so I checked the microwave. No lights were flashing and there was nothing to indicate what was going on. So, just to be sure, I hit the Stop/Cancel button and went back to blogging.
About 20 minutes later I heard another beep. So I repeated the process, opening and closing the microwave. I also tested the smoke alarm, just to be sure.
Twenty minutes or so go by and I hear the noise again. So I go look at the microwave to get some information. I go to the General Electric website, figuring maybe there are some FAQ's or documents about this. With my dial up connection it takes about 20 minutes to download the user's manual (beep), which I peruse (beep) and find no mention of random beeping.
I'm baffled, but at least the movie I am watching, Diner, is keeping me somewhat distracted.

You know what word (beep) I'm not comfortable with? Nuance. (beep) It's not a real word. Like gesture. Gesture's a real (beep) word. With gesture you (beep) know where you stand.

I decided to reposition the chaise lounge that is my only piece of furniture when I hear a beep and notice it is coming from the opposite side of my living. Right about where ... hey, it's my cell phone that's beeping. I have no idea why my cell phone is beeping. Being a new cell phone I barely know how to make a phone call, but I turn off the phone and the noise stops.

I wonder if hearing aids make a beeping noise when you can't find them?