But I have a good reason.  Well, a couple of good reasons, actually, but one in particular.

I should be able to talk more about it here within a week or two...

Oh, I also finally got to using Windows Live Writer for my blogging.  This thing is very cool and works with most blogging packages.  Highly recommend checking it out; SO much nicer than using the traditional web interfaces, etc.   It definitely makes it easier to blog more often.  Oh no, there goes another excuse.