When I wrote about e-readers last week, I mentioned how much I love to read. And just this week I finished a book about living off the grid. I’m not planning to abandon my city-supplied electricity, sewer services or water any time soon, but I wanted to learn more about this counter-culture, especially as oil prices rise daily. The author of the book, Off the Grid, Nick Rosen, was clearly in favor of off the grid lifestyles and in fact was conducting a search across the U.S. for the perfect off the grid location while writing the book. So...
