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I wanted to send out a quick update to all my readers. I know I have been mostly MIA, but I'm still around, I assure you. I was talked into taking on a second course this fall. I typically only teach, one since I work full-time, and I feel it's about all I can handle with everything else in my busy life. However, strange circumstances arose and here I am to save the day. Just call me "Underdog". Yes, I'm dating myself.
Anywho, now that classes are underway, I will only be posting once or twice a week for the remainder of the term. This is also putting a crimp in my "decrap mihouse" challenge, but I'll manage. Want to keep up with my new sporadic schedule? The best way is to subscribe to my blog via RSS feed, or email. You can find both over to the right. This way, when I post, you'll get an email delivered to you and you don't have to worry about missing something. Hang in there and we'll get through this I'm sure. 






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