I stopped writing in this blog a year and a half ago for a variety of reasons.  But, I have things to say that are not appropriate for the other venues in which I write.  So, I have returned.

For purposes of continuity, I will be republishing most of my initial blog entries over the next few days, together with their original timestamps.

The purpose of this blog is neither to entertain, nor persuade, or even inform.  Rather, it is simply a record of things that need to be written so that they can be

preserved, and perhaps be of use somewhere, sometime.  However, if you happen to be entertained, persuaded or even informed, I will be suitably gratified.

I have chosen to write under nom de plume for good reason; I hope those of you who know me will understand and accept that...

            --Cicero