I've received quite a few emails over the past few weeks expressing curiosity about my recent lack of output. First off, I'd like to express my appreciation for your support and kind words, and apologize if you haven't received a personal reply. I'm normally very private and I don't like to involve details of my offline life here, but I wanted to provide a brief explanation for those of you who have expressed concern. In short, two people who are very close to me are currently suffering serious health difficulties. It has been challenging at times, but I am doing fine -- physically, emotionally, and financially. It's just that, for the time being, blogging is a low priority in my life. I hope/expect to resume posting at regular intervals within the next 3-4 weeks, with a couple of new pieces forthcoming in the next few days. If you're an advertiser who purchased space here during April or May, I'd also like to sincerely apologize for the subsequent drop in reader eyeballs. I promise to make it up to you with free ad placements once I resume. As always, I appreciate your patronage.
Believe me, I hate being maudlin and this is the last time I will mention it. The only thing I would like to ask of you is your patience -- and your prayers for 'K' and 'B'.
