Like human Valentines, that groundhog is looking for more than a shadow when it sticks its neck out on February 2.
Humans are infinitely more fortunate than groundhogs when it comes to meeting 'compatible others'.
And, logically, at the apex of the vast array of social interaction options available to the species at the top of the food chain, we find the online chat. On the other hand, as guest writer Rick Kalbaurs hastens to point out, pitfalls and dangers galore lurk in wait for the unprepared or unwary. But that's just Rick. Mac Editor Steve Lawrenson has just returned from Macworld San Francisco with all the latest new products and Apple company news. His regular MAC stuff column takes a holiday this month, to facilitate this special assignment.