M.I.A.

No, I didn't fall off a cliff or something. Thanks for your concern. Nice of you to call and check on me.

My computer did, however, suffer a massive breakdown and needs to be sent away for a few weeks to the Dell factory for some rehab. I have commandeered my brother's laptop for the moment so as to post this message.

My camera isn't broken though, so I've been taking (as opposed to acting as the subject of) many pictures. And I've been enjoying 75-degree days in sunny southern California. So I can't complain.

Once my poor Inspiron returns from its little obligatory vacation, however, I will return to posting as usual. Stay tuned...