Yes? No?

A dangerous question, I know. My husband is a lawyer and I am pretty sure I've heard that one of the rules in the courthouse is never ask a question to which you don't know the answer.

Anyway, I'll assume the best.

My thanks to all those who sat in for me while I was away — Jennifer Ludden, Korva Coleman, Linda Wertheimer, Allison Keyes; some of it planned, some of it very much NOT.

I went on vacation only to come down with a nasty virus the minute I returned—I mean the very minute. I hadn't even unpacked my bags. And didn't—for a week.

Sigh.

But I'm back! I'm moving a bit more slowly but here and upright. Needless to say, I am hug free around here.

And, sadly, a funeral. A dear colleague and husband of another dear colleague, Ken Bacon, is being laid to rest today.

Here's more about him from Refugees International, which he headed: http://www.refugeesinternational.org/ken-bacon.

Let's talk more tomorrow