If only I had a bottle of champagne...

Yes, where is some bubbly when you need it. Though, my laptop may not be as resilient as the side of a ship. Despite the lack of fanfare, I am now a blogger. I suppose I have this nagging super-cold to thank for the honor. What else does one do at midnight when you can't sleep but start a blog. Well, a media empire must start somewhere . . . .