The issue of my absence has been raised a number of times, so I thought I could address it here for all of the awesome bloggers. 
First, after the transfer, I had to sort out a number of database problems with the new host. That was ongoing for some time, as I am sure most of you noticed. In the interest of promoting stability to the site, I had to reduce the options available temporarily. I thought I would allow about about 30 days or so while things settled in, once I got the database errors cleared up. Behind the scenes, I have sl-o-o-w-l-y been eliminating and optimizing things.
Second, as most of you are also aware as indicated by your posts, I have been attending university. I’m in an accelerated program and these last few classes have really eaten into my time (can anyone say "statistically significant?").
Third, on top of going to university, I was laid off indefinitely from my job at the auto plant here in Detroit at the end of January. There is no indication that I will be returning any time soon, especially in light of the national financial turmoil brought on by indiscriminate consumer spending (of which I admit my own contribution) and asinine lending practices by the big financial institutions.
Fourth, I have been remodeling a home my family purchased for another relative who is in very bad heal who needs a kidney transplant, has been fighting immunological problems for the last nine months, and just recently underwent open heart surgery.
Fifth, and the last I will whine about, is that in between all of the above, I’ve been working hard trying to get something in the hands of a few well-known networks and film studios. I am hoping to hear something this week but one thing I have learned is that the film industry doesn’t know the meaning of moving quickly, or even moving at all, for that matter. Rounds and rounds and rounds and rounds of talks…but all good.
Six, I have a specific short-term goal I am trying to meet with Communati that will greatly impact the site and a long-term goal that should please everyone.
When it rains, it definitely pours here. Oh, would you please pass the cheese?
Sounds like you’ve had a more business winter than I have.
Comment by gracepub — April 13, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
In that case, you’re already working past the call of duty and I, for one, think you should get to stuff when you get to it. Plus, I see that I can now look over to the right and see that the online users are now displayed again. (It’s me, Jellen, and President Bush.)
Thanks,
TF
Comment by Trick Falls — April 14, 2008 @ 10:06 am