On shacker’s recommendation (a while back) I finally today ordered Jay Greenspan’s book on Database-backed web applications using PHP and MySQL. Along with a book another book on PHP applications (this one by David Medinets) and the entire online community devoted to sharing info, I think I have the equipment I need to get the hang of this model of dynamic website building.
I also now have the time, or I will when my Dreamweaver book is finished, within a week or so.
Writing this from my couch, enjoying a clear Airport signal now that I moved the base station.