I've had some concerned inquiries as to where I've been for the past week. The answer is:
St Petersburg for four days, recovering from absinthe for one day, working a new schedule for one day.
Thanks much for your concerns, all, but I am totally fine (minus that absinthe thing).
I'll be back to it as of tomorrow. In the meantime, why don't you just reread some of my old posts? My writing is just the gift that keeps on giving...