hmpf

... but making progress (and boy isn't it great to finally be busy with something that allows you to see actual, daily progress!)

Since reviving my social life will probably take even more energy and time than sorting out the paper stacks and data that have accumulated in the last two years does, I've decided to start with the former only after I've finished the latter. But, as I said, I'm making noticeable progress, so I *will* get around to catching up with you guys *soon*. I promise.

I need to have the feeling, for once, that my life is not a giant, overwhelming mess piling up all around me. I can't start tackling the new, important tasks in front of me while still surrounded by all the debris of the past.

So, bear with me for a couple more weeks or so.