Out straight

It's a zoo around here. I'm dragging due to either allergies or the onset of a cold, plus working on not one but two freelance assignments on top of my actual job, then I spent three hours in the middle of the day today in the ER with my sister (who turns out to be fine), on top of which I am going to lovely downtown Detroit for a conference from Thursday to Sunday.

All of which is to say it's going to be quiet in these parts for a little bit. I know, I know, the wailing and gnashing of teeth is about to begin. Be strong, people -- I know you can handle it.