"This is a Titanic Above Water"

Okay, here's the deal: Ever since Microkhan Jr. entered the picture, we've been able to spend a grand total of one night alone with the Grand Empress. But all that's about to change, starting today: By the time you read these words, the Microkhan crew will (hopefully) be winging its way to Detroit, en route to dropping off the progeny with the in-laws. Then the royal duo's heading up north, with only a map and our collective nose for Bell's Beer to guide us.

So, the upshot is that posting...