Apologies for the radio silence

Dear Readers:

No I haven't dropped off the face of the Earth. I've only been quiet because I am getting crushed during this last week of the semester. I have a couple of topics I want to share with you but it may not happen today.

Please accept my apologies for slacking on my commitment to each of you.

Regretfully,
Abel

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