Let's face it, guys. The day I stop writing is the day I drop dead. Writing is simply too much a part of me.
This I note as an act of partial reversal of my months-ago proclamation of hanging it up. I have not yet decided how much to write or how often to write; I'll probably revert to penning a column-length or near column-length piece as some sort of usual routine — which was the only manner in which I wrote years ago, for other sites — though that I cannot promise. All I can say is that I've canceled on self-cancelation. Perhaps I'll write once a week, or twice a week, or maybe five or seven times a week, short or long. I just don't know. Events — rather ominous events, appearing now in the offing (but definitely not "over the horizon") — will dictate much of that.
What I do know is that I shall not any longer drive myself crazy worrying about reader stats going up, down, or stagnant. Your reading this site is good enough for me, no matter how many of you there are.
I also won't worry about reader contributions. If you wish to donate to what you find here, that's great. And, of course, it'll always be much appreciated. So feel free but not obligated to pitch some cash into the till. I may ask from time to time, but I shan't beg. That I can promise.
It's been great, guys. And it's not over yet. I'm still breathing, still kicking, and I plan to keep writing.