Shock of the New

The internet used to be a treasure trove. Can it be again, sometimes?

You know, I have to admit, whenever I take a publishing break – as I just did, Dec. 24-26 – I worry that, when the first post-hiatal edition hits your doorstep, some of you good people will think, “huh, didn’t notice he was gone. What am I paying for this again? Well, that’s seven more bucks I can devote to scratch-offs!”

I tell you this not to guilt you…