Author’s Note: This post was originally published March 1, 2024. I recently changed my web hosting, and hence republishing here and now, March 27, 2025. Each time the ground shakes it could mean a big truck rolling by, a small earthquake, or the arrival of a world-shattering creature just outside your window. Regardless of which…

Author’s Note: Originally wrote and published this post January 27, 2024, but recently switched web hosts, so republishing here and now, March 27, 2025. I had a semi-profound experience last year. Waffling between different digital devices to use for sketching and writing, I bypassed the obvious choice of an iPad and chose the niche Ratta…