My laptop finally gave up the ghost yesterday. Luckily, it served notice that its hard disk was getting senile, so I was able to back up most of my files and transition to a newer unit without much trauma. But ::sigh:: I’ll miss it. It served me faithfully for almost 5 years. I finished my first manuscript on it.

I could probably resurrect it with a new hard disk, but at 6.3 pounds, it’s now kind of bulky for my needs. Maybe later, when I have more time, I’ll consider it. But for now, I bought a sexy 10-incher that’s way lighter with processing muscle to spare. I’ll be taking that one to RWA National next month.