>I’ve been away in the San Juan Islands of Washington State for a week, to start a new book, contemplate a story-in-progress, and just enjoy being out of the usual rush and ructions. It’s made me realize how habituated I’ve become, as a writer, to things I could barely contemplate fifteen years ago. How did we manage without the internet, for example? I’m trying to work on a historical, and my manuscript is littered with asterisks for things I have to look up when I have wireless internet access again. When did dial-up become intolerable? I think it was about five minutes after it was invented!
So here’s a list of things I apparently can no longer live without:
1) Wireless internet
2) Backlit keyboard
3) Cell phone
4) Cell phone reception
5) Amazon
6) Google search
7) Listservs
8) Starbucks
So much for thinking I would write more and better in a remote log cabin.
Mad Genius Club 
2 responses to “>A few of my favorite things”
>Loved your list, Louise.1) Wireless internet – True!2) Backlit keyboard – Must try this.3) Cell phone – Hate them. It means people can reach me anywhere. No privacy.4) Cell phone reception – Only in an emergency.5) Amazon – Sometimes. But I still buy from my local Independent Bookstore.6) Google search – This has become the holy grail to me.7) Listservs – What is it?????8) Starbucks – Soy Chai Latte is my addiction.I would run away to a 5 star hotel to write with room service!
>Rowena, I’ll join you in the five-star hotel, especially if you’re paying. :-)As to the cell phone, I just don’t know how moms managed before they existed!