. Greetings everyone! So sorry for the long absence. As mentioned in the last post I wrote -- nearly three weeks ago, the longest I've ever gone -- I have been traveling, returning a few days ago, but unable to get anything done this week thanks to the insane velocity of the news out of Washington. I swore off Twitter on vacation, but, sadly it was not hard to slip right back into the productivity-crushing rhythm upon my return. I realize this is no excuse for disappearing on you, but I promise I'll be back to earth next week with a legitimate highlight reel of our travels if not a full-on recipe for a big old #NothingBurger. [To the editors waiting for me to file assignments: a) I hope you are not reading this and b) I know you understand!]