I realize that most people do not look for, or accept excuses, but here it is. My best friend for over 50 years was diagnosed with liver cancer. After a couple bad months, he passed away the other day. It is surprising the stages a person goes through during something like this. At first, I had no desire to do much writing as the thoughts of my own mortality caused me to wonder what it's all about. Now I am feeling the need to do as much as possible before my final curtain. I want to leave something behind, so I'm going to try to find my muse and get back to doing something I really enjoy, hacking out stories that entertain me and a few others. Thanks for being so patient. Hug your spouses, kids, and friends when you can.