I started 2011 early, being at the time six hours ahead of most of my readers. But as I did not get back into this country until very late last night, I lost that advantage and then some. In an unusal and daring move, I did not take my computer with me this trip. (At each of the many airport security checks, I proudly answered, "no" when the agent pointed to my backpack and queried, "computer?") This step was not as meritorious, nor as risky, as it might seem, since I had three other computers at my disposal at my destination, but one must begin somewhere.
Despite the opportunity to indulge in e-mail and blog checking on an almost daily basis, real-life events (remember real life?) pared that to essentials. In other words, I returned home to an intimidating backlog for both. By eating the elephant one bite at a time I am making progress, but some areas are not getting their usual attention, so if you wrote something important and I haven't responded, feel free to try again.
And Facebook? I'm not even going to try to catch up. If I missed a major life event you posted only on Facebook, have pity on me, forgive me, and let me know about it some other way.
