If any readers remember my comments following chapter 3 of A Year And A Day, at that time I thought my life was over. I have learned in the intervening years that God/dess, Fate, Kismet, whatever-is-out-there, had not finished with me yet. I sincerely apologize, and if you're willing to give e another chance, I'm willing to try. The muse has prodded me; hopefully it wasn't just a tease. As Mr. Serling was wont to say, submitted for your approval.