back in the game

took longer than I thought, but I've got a phone and am back in this
world. thanks very much for all the kind and supporting comments
from everyone while I was away ... I was surprised that so many people
actually read this damn thing.

there'll be a lot of weirdness as stuff gets up and rolling again, but
my sincere thanks to all of you for your support.  it's both flattering and humbling.