A word of advice, kids: don’t ever schedule a major vacation within three days of a life-changing event like having someone move in with you. Anne and I are leaving in the morning for a Hawaiian cruise with her parents, and we’re both completely frazzled. I always end up packing in the wee hours the night before any departure, but this time I’m feeling downright panicky because there just hasn’t been any time to do the things I like to do to prepare for a trip. I’ve been too focused on the move.

In any event, I won’t be posting here for at least the ten days we’ll be on the cruise, and it’ll probably be more like two weeks before I get back into the blogging frame of mind. Just so you know. Talk quietly amongst yourselves… and we’ll see you on the other side.