this failure was good for me

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Remember, a month ago, when I said I was going out of town for a few days, and then I'd be back? Well, it didn't quit work out like that.

First, I did go out of town:

photo by Michael Zelner / more at www.blunderbusst.com

Then I got sick.

Then I went out of town again.

Then I got sick again.

Then Kettle Season started.

Then I helped launch a webcast event.

Then I got sick again (maybe I have blood sugar/pressure issues).

Then it was Thanksgiving, and then my half-dog got nearly-fatally ill (for the second time this year).

So I decided to take a break from the box blog project until after the holidays, if that's ok with you guys.

This is good, and I think re-starting the project in January, when resolutions usually go unresolved, will add some extra heft and motivation.

And maybe I'll get more shelves for Christmas.

Happy Holidays, all!