even though it's been over a month since I last blogged.  The reason why I haven't blogged in such a while:  I haven't had anything to say.  I don't really have anything to say now except to let my one or two loyal fans know that I'm still around.  But none to fear.  Soon this block I've been experiencing will be clear and I'll be back to posting useless drivel like I used to.  Or something to that effect.