When I am swamped with work, I put up a picture of a can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup. This is an ancient Internet custom — I believe it dates back to the Mayans — that means the proprietor of the blog will be away for a day or three. In my case, it usually means I'll be away for a day or three except when I have to return to do a friggin' obit for someone I care about. (Before you suggest it: I've tried not putting the can up lately but it doesn't seem to stop people from dying.)
Back soon. But I hope not too soon.