Thank you for your kind words, David. When I wrote that I didn't plan to be active again, I really meant that I probably wouldn't post any more stories. I should have been more precise, because I find myself compelled to comment on occasion.

I really like Mountain Dew, although I rarely drink it now because it makes my doctors frown (lots of sugar and caffeine). For you, though, I'll gladly make an exception. In fact, I may hoist one to you some time this week. Thank you so much.


Life isn't a support system for writing. It's the other way around.

- Stephen King, from On Writing