Dear Friends,

Not exactly my strong suit, especially since Al Gore invented the internet. What TV was to the 50's through 80's, the internet is to me now. A huge, fun playground that I haven't been able to resist for almost a decade. I absolutely LOVE the internet, email, and the fact that I can have information at my fingertips 24 hours a day.

I also like most of you, so this is a melancholy missive from an old friend. I must re-learn self-discipline or my agent will scuttle me, despite my having just been hired by (Ta Da!!!) "The NYT Book Review."

That probably gives me another grace year on the novel, but I must return to my equal love, writing, and let much of my adoption work and EQ learning go.

As for Earthwaves, I'm staying, especially with people like Lowell now on board. Not to slight in any way the other regulars, including Don,
Petra, and especially Canie, but Lowell really knows his stuff and is very generous in disseminating it. Thank you Lowell.

Here's my friend Julie's and my plan. We get up in
the am. (Groan.) We check emails for any emergencies, and do a quick scan on the lists we are on. We check some vital web sites, like world news updates, and then we hit "disconnect" and cry.

We spend a full day writing/working/reading/ just anything away from the internet. As a reward for having spent our time wisely, we may treat ourselves to the internet only after a full and satisfying day's work at what is on our respective plates. I know what's on mine, but Julie is
having some trouble figuring hers out. I say it's enchiladas.

So, you may see a post or two from me in the morning and then some catch-up late at night. If you see me in the middle of the day, scold me roundly and tell me to get back to work.

Thanks,

Cathryn