To all my dedicated and wonderful subscribers, just a quick notice to let you know what's been happening in the absence of the Jest-A-Day Journal. I managed to do some major connective tissue damage to my right hand and shoulder (commonly called "over-use syndrome") and have had my keyboard access severely restricted. Between physical therapy, modifications to my workload and station, and lots and lots of ice ... it's gradually getting better.

I have another appointment with the occupation physician next week and I expect the allowed keyboard time to be expanded. As soon as that happens, the Jest-A-Day Journal will return to your email's inbox again on a regular basis.

Thanks for all your emails of concern during the absence. Hearing from so many of you has really kept my spirits up during this period of "computer/Internet withdrawal".