Hard times

I've got a crisis on my hands involving a critically ill and beloved critter, and I've been pretty focused on that. It doesn't look good right now -- we'll see. Chances are that I'll remain more or less shut down for the next few days. I'll be back -- I'm just saying I need a little time.

That's my boy. Send him a good thought.

Update: My proud, elegant companion slipped the surly bonds this afternoon. I will miss him more than I can say.