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Well, I'm late again -- big surprise, right?

At least I've -- touch wood -- not been as late as Walter Miller, yet. But, then again, I don't have his problems, either, which is something for which I am thankful.

I wanted to write another Thanksgiving story like the one I did last year but, with the exception of the part about cable TV, it would have been the same thing all over again. Nothing has really changed except for the fact that I'm back in school and back in the band . . . which are subjects I feel that I've covered sufficiently, already; but for which I am indeed thankful.

So, with this short explanation of my remission, I wish you and yours a belated Happy Thanksgiving. And, I'd also like to extend a hearty "Thank You," for bearing with me through this creative drought and continuing to check in on my progress.