(Written 20:04 US Central time 12.12.2005)

It's the blogmistress here, posting at 21:04 US Eastern time on 12.12.2005. Those of you who stop by here often have probably been wondering what has happened with Scott, since he hasn't posted since October 30. The short answer is that he's been fine, just busy getting ready to come home. While he hasn't had time to post, he has done a little writing here and there. Those thoughts are posted below, under the dates on which they were written.