Yes, I'm still breathing air... barely...

It occurred to me to check to see the last time I actually posted anything here, because I'm quite aware that I've more or less vanished from view of late. I think the last time I posted anything personal was in November of last year, and the last piece of writing I posted was way back at the beginning of September.

( Yes, there's been a reason. )

My apologies for dropping off the face of the earth. At least now you all know more or less what's been going on.