Some will have noticed that I have taken a bit of an extended vacation during the holidays.

This is just to let you know that Spencerblog will be back tomorrow, Jan. 1, 2008, with an assortment of interesting links, pithy remarks and insightful comments. (My print column will resume Friday.)

To those who have continued to post here while I have been MIA, my warmest and most heartfelt regards.

Cheers and Happy New Year's Eve.