Next sporadic update

This update will be kept brief, mostly because I am utterly exhausted.  The whirlwind of travel still hasn't calmed down and I will be swept away shortly for yet another meeting. My mental energy levels are crashing through the floor which is a real shame considering the amount of stuff that I want/need to accomplish. 

Got to admit, the fact that my department got nasty cuts recently does not inspire hope or renewed enthusiasm.  Still, there is nothing I can do about it other then move forward with a smile.  That's life.