Update...

I've been asked if I'm giving up the blog...
The question should be,

Have you given up the ghost?  

The answer is "no" (to both questions).  Although a double ear infection with a ruptured ear drum, a sore throat, a stuffy nose, a debilitating cough, and an officially diagnosed case of bronchitis left me feeling like death only moderately warmed over.  But I'm getting better *cough cough (hacking) cough* Sorry...

And I've decided that it's definitely time to get better now.  I've taken my antibiotics.  I'm wired from Sudafed.  I've slept, read, and slept some more.  And now I am going to be well...  I'm terribly determined about this...

So if you're feeling especially generous, and full of goodwill, please send happy thoughts and good karma my way.

Thanks.