i'm back

yep, i'm back. however, the real question is, did i ever leave? well, it depends on how you define leave. does that mean i move - uh, no. did i go on a long trip - umh, no. i did take some short trips - like to kansas city for a few days and to versailles, mo for a couple of days - to a great bed and breakfast and a cool little tea room. i guess i would define 'i'm back' as all of a sudden i remembered i had a blog. so, i'm back. more to follow . . .