I like the analogy. 'Course, one of the ways I spend my time now is re-arranging the house, including the furniture, so it's right up my alley.
Borders doesn't have the book yet, but have you read Robinson's "Mars" trilogy? I think I may start on that while I wait for "The Years of Rice and Salt" to come back in stock.
Thanks,
Joe
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