I'm sure my loyal readers have wondered about my absence. I am sincerely sorry that this absence has remained unexplained. A month or so ago I experienced a severe health setback and it turned out to be advanced cancer. After a hospital stay I came home and am taking both radiation and chemo and my days have not been easy, to say the least.
If I manage to lick this thing maybe someday I'll be back. Should that not happen I'll thank all of you now who have stuck with me for so many years.
Much love and warmest regards.
Dearel Friend
