Gone Again. Apologies.

Last week's reprieve was ill-timed. Although this week was already bracketed by celebrations - beginning with a birthday and milestone anniversary in the family and ending with a good friend's wedding - those good things weren't distractions from the site. But very bad family news this morning, though not exactly sudden, will sideline SMQ for most if not all of the rest of the week.

Plans are not set. As of now, regular business is scheduled to resume March 12 at the latest.