Sorry for the lack of new post this month

It's been a strange time. Between a bout of food poisoning, the holiday and some problems with work there hasn't been a moment to spare. Things are smoothing out now though and thank goodness for that. Overall things are looking up.
There is much to report on over the next few days and weeks but I just wanted to quickly chime in and let everyone know I'm still kicking over here.
By way of catching up let me just say Happy Birthday to Talia (the 16th) and Joseph (the 25th).