I appologize for my silence. As a means to escape the depressing reality of yesterday's events (i.e. the passing of my uncle, the California election, the Cub's loss in extra innings, etc.) I have been focusing on my dissertation. Something positive needs to come out of all of this, it might as well be productivity.

I am off to Lux's for Happy Hour! I could use some happiness!

P.S. Thank you all for your kind comments, they are much appreciated...