While it might not be the technical definition, per se, I have been absent from this blog, and by definition - absent from doing any writing - for 8 months or more. There are many reasons for my absence, but the truth is that I bowed in defeat to feelings of failure as a writer.
Don't be mistaken. This posting is not a cheerful signpost along a deserted stretch of interstate - "Hey! All of you who were never listening anyway! I'm back! And I have a pile of candy and free money!"
Only time will tell, but I hope that I'll look back at this post as an early sign of re-invigorated confidence in myself. Perhaps in March of 2009, along with the warm and welcome sunshine, along with the first tiny green fingers of the daffodils, something is growing again in my mind.