Well, hello there Closeteers. **Sigh** here. It's been 9 months since I've posted anything. But that drought is about over; I just finished writing the rest of Weeping Willow. 6 more chapters, and now this finally feels ended - unlike the way that I left it last March. I should be able to start posting later this week, then will post daily until done. Thanks, everyone for your patience!

Personal update: Basically, lots of illness this year. I'm halfway disabled, and fully retired. Two hospital stays, one heart procedure, twelve different meds and shots every day. Asked doc for prognosis but he won't give me a definite number. Not trying to garner sympathy; just FYI.

**Sigh**