Just a quick update on the Daily Babble -- or lack thereof so far this morning. Major power outage took place last night in my area that continues this morning. Much of the piece has been written on paper with the aid of a flashlight so far. Sadly, that doesn't really allow for the transmission of my ramblings on to your computer screen. So I'm finally out to a local Panera Bread cafe (free wireless!) in order to get the Babble typed up and distributed. It should be up and good to go in the next hour or two, and rest assured you have my sincerest apologies for the delay - although for some, I'm sure it's a welcome break from my early morning buffoonery. 
Thanks for your patience, and the Babble will be up shortly.