Ach, well, you have uncovered my secret. I am not only alive but living with an Internet connection. I am afraid that you will need to join in media res unless I find something truly newsworthy on the memory tapes.

Got my first glazed pots back tonight. One turned out exactly as envisioned, two are close to the original spec even though they don't measure up to my ideal, and one...well, having something hefty to throw at burglers won't be such a bad thing.

In the less hands-on department, I dropped a month's rent on furniture this week, all to be delivered on Saturday. At least I will have one less excuse for not finishing the unpacking.