Dear Gentle Readers,

My main computer, whose power supply fried on Tuesday, won’t be back to me until late this coming week. so I must ask once more for your patience.

This “backup” computer — an old Dell laptop I bought to serve as a “backup Kindle” — has virtually nothing on it but Windows, so it’s very difficult for me to produce the sort of material you’re accustomed to seeing from me. In the interim, I must entrust you to my Co-Conspirators, especially the fearless Linda and the valiant Ragin’ Dave.

Have a Happy and nutritious Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy the football, stay well away from the pearl onions in cream sauce, and for the sake of general amity: No political talk over dinner! Remember that, as Americans, each of us really does have a lot to be grateful for — and none of it comes from the government. That was kinda the point of the Revolution, y’know?

All my best,
Your Curmudgeon Emeritus,
Fran