Stephan:   After much resistance, because I love the physicality of books, I was finally persuaded to get a Kindle. I hated the idea that I would not own the book I was reading, as a physical thing. But as I thought about it I realized that I have 15,000 books in my storeroom, that I have no place for in my house, which has virtually every possible wall covered with bookcases. I had to ask myself: Did I really need more books as objects? I thought about my local library, because I love and support libraries -- it took me almost two years longer to leave Washington, D.C. than originally planned because I didn't want to give up access to the Library of Congress. But I live on an island, and have already read most of the books in my local library that I would ever be likely to read. As it has worked out, I mostly buy novels on my Kindle, and love it, particularly the ability to buy a new one instantly, even at 4 a.m. when I am finished for the day, and looking for something to read. I have it in a lovely little red leather cover, so it feels much like a book anyway. For research materials what I don't get online I still occasionally buy as a book. What I do think about a lot these days is that with all the various gadgets I use, my life is highly dependent on electricity and, particularly, batteries. Thanks to Judy Tart.