… to announce that I am taking the day off. I have a belly-ache and other GI distractions. It may indeed be true that one must suffer to create – I’ve never been sure; when I am engrossed in one, I’m usually too busy to think about the other condition.

But I do know that in order to write, it’s easier when you can sit up. And sit still for more than 15 minutes. And focus your eyes. Having limited potential in these areas today, I am going to devote them to writing actual fiction.

Tomorrow: we will resume normal broadcasting. Well, I will. The rest of you are on your own.