When we last saw our heroes . . .

So, yes, I'm still here. Just not on the internets hardly at all.


Also, however, and unfortunately, more health problems have been cropping up this autumn. I have a Morton's neuroma in my right foot, which is probably related to the Great Ankle Debacle of 2010. Walking barefoot is right out (if you know me, you understand how appalling this is: I hate shoes), and walking long distances is contraindicated--and bang goes my most reliable and consistent source of exercise, walking and hiking with mirrorthaw . I'm investigating physical therapy options before committing to surgery, since it is almost certain that the neuroma is exacerbated, if not caused, by my stiff Achilles tendon and Peronaei muscles; the physical therapist, whom I saw for the first time today, is optimistic that they can do things to help.

And then there's the irritable bowel syndrome, also a new development, about which the less said the better.

So I'm probably just not going to be blogging very much for a while. As I said, I hope this will change.
But while I'm here, I should mention that matociquala and I will be doing a signing (which I just mistyped "singing," and honestly? that's not impossible) as part of Pandemonium Books' 22nd anniversary celebration on November 19th (their website says the 18th, but that's the Friday and the signing is on Saturday). If you happen to be in the Boston area, you should totally come out for it.