Well, it cost me $100 and a lot of time on the phone with a tech last night, but my computer is back to running normally again. Apparently there were just too many programs running at once. And, per the forecast, the last of the freezing nights has passed, so all in all, things are getting back to normal for me.
SWP1, thanks for the nice comments on “Record.” To answer your question: I’m declaring right now that even though there’s quite a bit left to do on it, I will have the final chapter of “Wishful” finished some time in the next 3 weeks (ie, by March 13th). I’m stating this openly so that I can hold myself to it.
Also, I expect to post the next chapter of “Biological Imperative” later today. I was able to finish drafting it and to audio-proof it on my phone; now I just need to eyeball-proof it.