Happy New Year, everyone! Yes, I'm still here. I'm actually a bit dismayed at how long it's been since I've posted, as I do read my friends list regularly. I kept meaning to do a nice long catch-up post, but as is the way of these things, the longer I put it off, the more I had to say, and the more daunting the task. So I'm declaring a clean state ( Read more... )

2014 has not been my favorite year. It's been challenging, and most days that would have been putting it kindly. And it hasn't just been me. While I've been juggling work and personal issues, I've also been watching my friends struggle with their own work and personal issues, and more than a few health problems that have me sending out virtual hugs ( Read more... )