I really didn’t mean to give up on my Nanowrimo novel so quickly. But it’s better that I’m writing a story that interests me and getting words slowly on the page than staring blankly at my word processor worrying about a never-increasing word count, right? I mean, what matters is that I’m writing, right?

Okay, another possible purchase question: I’m also looking to get a new stereo system, or to suggest an affordable one as a Christmas present. (My parents have asked.) I’m not picky. I’d like something with a 3-or-more CD changer, AM/FM radio, and a remote. (A dual tape deck would also be nice, but it’s not really necessary. It seems to be the one thing not dying on my current system, and it really doesn’t get all that much use anymore.) Any suggestions?