We've been almost a year without the creative genius that created paranoid androids, doors that worked hard to please their users and, quite possibly, the most horrific way for a bowl of petunias to meet their tragic end. Douglas Adams left a legacy that has influenced computer science, Geek slang and created an entire writing style that is reverently imitated by others. Now he's gone, but he won't be forgotten.

Last year I wrote a short column, grieving over the world's loss, and recommending that, as a wake, everyone should carry a towel fourteen days after his death. The name 'Towel Day' stuck and the response was amazing. On May 25, 2001, hoopy froods from all over the planet showed that they knew where their towel was. Check out all the pictures we were sent at towelday.org.

So that we never forget, May 25, 2002 will be the second annual Towel Day. Here's your chance to prove what a hoopy frood you really are. Towelday.org and System Toolbox are offering to publish your essays. Tell us why you'll be remembering Douglas Adams on May 25 and we'll publish all the ones we like.

So stay tuned and `...and the Universe...will explode later for your pleasure'.