The nicest way to say "thanks"

. . . is to pay the bill. I've been doing some freelance writing and analysis work and after some legalistic snags I finally got paid for my first two invoices today. It's mere peanuts in dollar terms, but it's nice to feel that I'm being a productive member of society again. Even nicer was the strongly implied possibility of additional work after this short engagement is finished.

Which is also a round-about way of explaining why I haven't done any blogging today . . .