Hello. I'm Marsha Kearns, and I'm an Internet Idiot.

I got a website itch —

A dream-pie in the sky.

It's been a real bitch;

And, therefore, so have I.

As you know, I'm 60. I know I'm both creative and logical, a pretty good left/right brain cross for the most part. But there's a black hole in my left brain that sucks in anything relating to databases, spreadsheets, and research. And to me, the Internet is one big database.

I have spent much of the Internet's existence cursing it for most things and loving it for one: e-mail. So you regular blog followers — who know me more than from the blog — will understand that embracing the Web is a Big Deal.

So I decided to conquer my fear of the dreaded unknown — and the impending doom of no retirement unless I act now — and learn how to set up websites that can sell stuff (information e-books) that my friends and I write...in case my songs don't become hits right away. As if.

So far, I have been Holly Hunter in the movie "Raising Arizona" — bawling my heart out every five minutes. She was funny; Jim doesn't think I am yet.

So I'll keep you apprised of the latest adventure and trust you will sign on to my opt-in lists just because you love me. Thanks!