Many Apologies

Many apologies. I have been out of commission since mid November. Have had a very bad case of pneumonia, in both lungs. Back to almost normal now... with a word of warning. I have been told by two doctors and a pharmacist, that there is an upper respiratory infection "floating" around the Midwest. This infection is turning into pneumonia quickly and is killing, even fairly healthy middle aged people. So, I guess that I am to consider myself lucky. Lucky indeed!