petered pumpkin

Sorry to have ducked out without an explanation. I appreciate the comments and emails expressing concern.

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Something (a series of events, really) left me feeling squashed, overwhelmed, like the life was sucked out of me. Hmmm... kinda-sorta like that pathetic little pumpkin in the lobby of this internet café.

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I felt it necessary to back off, unplug for a while, so that I can focus more clearly and be sure to respond well. If you heard "the sound of ultimate sufferring" in the previous post, it was due in part to my decision to take a hiatus from the blogosphere, but there are some face-to-face things that need to be prioritized and sorted out. I hope to be back soon. How about you? Have you "been there?" I expect we all have, at one time or another. Please pray for me. Thanks.

excusez-moi

Hey Friend, thanks for visiting. I'm watching my favorite movie. Have you seen this?

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Count Rugen: [calmly] As you know, the concept of the suction pump is centuries old. Really that's all this is except that instead of sucking water, I'm sucking life. I've just sucked one year of your life away. I might one day go as high as five, but I really don't know what that would do to you. So, let's just start with what we have. What did this do to you? Tell me. And remember, this is for posterity so be honest. How do you feel? [Wesley cries and moans in pain]

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[Craver quietly exits.]