Wrote a post on another of my blogs here in which I wax a tad lyrical about the many hours of musical joy I derive from listening to my excellent MP3 player. 'Tis not an Ipod but rather a nice bulky machine made by a venerable competitor. Perhaps not as trendy but it has a vast memory and I am able to load up as much music and as many podcasts as my fond heart desires. Technology: it's both a nightmare and a state of bliss.