I'm sorry I haven't had time or motivation to continue my latest story (my final trip to Federal guesthood).  I've written a bit more, but not enough for an entry yet.  We've just been very busy between work, holiday stuff, cleaning the apartment, and other such matters.  Plus I've spent more time than usual on hobby activities, as I'm trying to put some final touches on issue 100 of Diplomacy World, which will be much larger than usual.  I seem to get more personal writing done when life in on a routine schedule, and the routines have been in chaos lately - too many errands, too many projects, too many appointments, Heather's work schedule keeps changing from one day to the next (and we've both been ill on and off with minor ailments)...but I am sure after the holidays things will settle down.  Who knows, maybe I'll have some quiet time at work on Monday?  At least today we hope to go out and get you a review of either The Savages or Sweeny Todd.  But plans change, so I can't promise anything!

Happy holidays!