Dear Readers,
You may have wondered where I’ve been.
First, I updated the site’s design. It required a load of time, and brain burn, to iron out the resulting problems that were generated. After extensive searching and experimentation, I found a satisfactory theme (actually, the great “Neve” WordPress theme), and restored search engine optimization (SEO) and lightening-fast page loads. Yea!
Then, I got a stomach ache. The lower-right part of my abdomen began to feel strained, even painful. I decided to wait 24 hours, to allow this ailment enough time to go away. However. Appendicitis does NOT go away. An inflamed appendix needs to be surgically removed. TIP: Giving your infected appendix enough time to rupture… is a bad, bad mistake. If you survive, it means a longer hospital stay and a very unpleasant recovery. (I spare you the details.) But the wonderful news is that modern medical intervention was successful, my lifespan has been officially extended, and I’m now feeling pretty darn good. Look: I’m blogging!
Finally, I signed up for “The Nation Festival.” It starts in 10 minutes and lasts through Saturday. What is this digital conference all about? It aims to build synergy throughout the progressive movement. Or, as the tagline says, “Reimagining America.” Speakers include everyone from Senator Bernie Sanders (my hero), to Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir (also a crime fiction aficionado), to travel guru Rick Steves (I love his travel documentaries and knew he had to be a progressive!) Follow the festival, with the video below:
Soon, and very soon indeed, you may expect meaningful Progressive Graffiti updates to resume at JoAnnChateau.com. Be on the lookout for an important article about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, from contributor Real Representation. And don’t miss my clever meme about worker-owned co-ops. It’s all good.
Health, Peace, Prosperity, and Joy to Everyone!
JoAnn ❤️
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Glad to hear you are fit and well again JoAnn. Happy blogging! ❤️
Thank you, Someone! :-)
Glad to hear from you, JoAnn, and to learn that you’ve recovered well from your appendicitis surgery :)
Thank you, Rosaliene. Stay safe & well. Will you be having a quiet, tranquil Thanksgiving at home this year?
My sister and I usually get together to celebrate Thanksgiving with our mother and family members. Guess we’ll have to forget that this year. Covid cases are on the rise here in Los Angeles County, forcing renewed enforcement to limit household gatherings.
For the best. All of you stay safe. Next year, we will be extra thankful!
Hi there! The same happened to my husband last year – perforated appendix for him then 10 days in the hospital! Thank God you are OK now!
10 days! Oh no. Glad you’re both well now, particularly during covid crisis. Stay safe, my friend.
I will Joann. You too! So glad you are back to blogging :-)
Glad you are feeling well, JoAnn. Happy to have you back!