Life’s weirdness continues apace… And it looks like I won’t be blogging until the Fall season at the earliest. I don’t like it anymore than you do, and really, really want to be back. Anyhow, I’ve started a First Impressions thread on Blue Sky, so you can feel free to follow and comment there or … Continue reading "Summer 2025 – Life’s Weirdness continues."
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