I disinvented the Internet.

My recent discovery that I can create my own mix CDs has spawned the obvious impulse to share those song lists, for better or worse, with others. (See here, here and here.)

But by sending actual CDs through the mail, I realize I've taken several significant steps backward from the Web revolution. I've invented -- nay, reinvented -- a low-tech Napster.

Huh.

Still, take advantage of my new hobby. You'd be surprised, if you started out with expectations as low as mine were, how decent themed mix CDs often turn out.