Perhaps I’ve mentioned the Computer Fiasco of ‘o9 before? The one that zapped out stuff willy-nilly? That single-handedly spiraled me into a state of near panic? And caused me to lag behind for an entire week at the very beginning of the year when timing is so crucial that I was nearly forced to throw in my writing towel?

I’m okay. Really. It’s just that I lost my counter widget. And now, who knows how many folks have been dashing over here? I sure don’t. But it’s okay. Really. I’ve been looking around for a shiny, new little widget. In fact, I think I’ll test drive a few.

So, in that little, forlorn spot where my counter used to be, I’m going to try widgets till I find the one that fills the empty hole in my hard drive. Now, should I start with something terribly, terribly educational, thus improving my mind and the minds of those who stumble upon my blog?

Or should I go for something a little less esoteric? I do love that Stewie on Family Guy. Especially when he takes off on novel-writing…

Stewie it is. I mean, c’mon. This is a writing blog.

How many times must I tell you, grasshopper? You’ll never get anything done if you continue to watch Youtube and read emails . A study was done, tabulating the amount of time we spend on email, which roughly came to 18 hours, 37 minutes, or 67% of our day, minus time for eating Cheez-its. Though, frankly, I can eat Cheez-its and read email simultaneously. I’m gifted that way.

I can eat Cheez-its and watch Youtube, too. In fact, I’m getting crumbs all over myself right now, watching From the Typewriter to the Bookstore: A Publishing story. You shouldn’t be fooling around, watching this video, if you ever want to get published. But the video is from Macmillan…

So go ahead and watch, grasshopper. But stay away from that inbox. And put away those Cheez-its.