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A Plan B

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Relying on just one service for all your requirements isn't a good idea.  I've kept all my old email addresses since yahoo to gmail.  In the process I enjoy the new services those email providers give to their users. 

When your One and Only email account fails, it's like writing with your left hand.  It helps if your a lefty or better yet ambidextrous.  Use an email client that can pull all your email no matter what email service it is. 

I keep two blogs and when I post, I post to both.  Almost.  I don't know.  Redundancy is at the heart of managing critical systems.  Meaning if it's something very important to you, then better have a plan B. 

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