I've been spending the last couple of days recovering from my Karate Black Belt grading this past weekend. After several months of preparation, it's a huge relief to have it done and over with (successfully, of course). Now that I don't have to worry full time, I'm expecting to be able to return my attention to other less all-consuming pursuits.

Thanks, of course, to those who helped me get through it with passive and active encouragement (and threats). You know who you are.