I haven't posted in weeks, mostly because I was away through much of August, staying in places without Internet access. That was both intentional and unnerving, since I've been thinking a lot lately about the effect that the constant stimulation of the Net has had on my ability to concentrate, whether I'm trying to get something significant accomplished or just want to sit still and read without jumping up every 10 minutes to check email. So I sought out the fabled cabin in the woods to...