I now own “Blogging for Dummies,” “WordPress for Dummies,” and “Websites for Dummies.” (Good thing my feelings are swaddled in bubble wrap, or I might feel stupid.) Add to this that I have a Big Mac in my computer room, a Nu Mac in my bedroom and an Air Mac that I carry outside to my desk (really a picnic table). I also use the notes section on my iPhone to capture any train of thought that might go whisking by. So I am armed and ready. But for what? Are any of theses appliances going to make me a better writer? Probably not. But if they sit patiently by my side like a good friend just waiting to be of service and encourage me to learn something new, then maybe I’ll revise my opinion.