On some emotional level I’m still convinced that an Iomega Jaz drive would solve all my computing woes, and unfortunately there’s no amount of USB flash storage that will help with that.

I realize I have the privilege of not needing to market my online presence, but I don't want a new “global town square.” I've spent the past decade feeling a little stressed by the idea of being in the town square. I want to go to the park and watch the birds and play with the dogs.

You know, for being a writer constantly surrounded by murder, that Jessica Fletcher really has her life together.