As usual, I'm sending my sincerest apologies for my latest absence.  I'm begging your favor and understanding - I'm in a total need of a Life Pass.  I can't go into much detail except to say that The Man was in town, the 9-5 became uncharacteristically demanding and I've been a bit under the weather. In the interest of full disclosure, I, unfortunately, expect to be tied up at work for the next