Hey everyone, long time no see.

I'm really sorry that I kind of disappeared for a bit without explanation. Last April, I ended up having to tackle not one, but two family emergencies that happened literally within hours of one another. The first thing resolved itself well!

The second was an unexpected death on my spouse's side of the family. That has been much, MUCH harder to deal with. The bulk of time and energy during these last few months have been devoted to grieving, combing through the estate (neither of which is something that we're too familiar with), and being supportive of my spouse. It's all so frustrating and shitty and unfair.

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Anyway, head and heart have been feeling a little better recently, and today I finally the spoons to log on finally type this up.

My plan is to get some new updates posted today, and resume the Mon Weds Fri schedule next week (provided that NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS BETWEEN NOW AND THEN).

All my best,

Jack