John, That was apparently my ineffective wry humor reponding to your own successful attempt at self-deprecation.  Despite any confusion, I refuse to use emoticons to “improve” communication, and I was pleased to see none at NonaKnits.
Meanwhile, you’ve had 8 more hours — just what do visitors take away from ethics weblogs?   They can’t even throw another weblog on the fire to stay warm.  Of course, they might be better ar knitting their brows and browsers. 

John, That was apparently my ineffective wry humor reponding to your own successful attempt at self-deprecation.  Despite any confusion, I refuse to use emoticons to “improve” communication, and I was pleased to see none at NonaKnits.
Meanwhile, you’ve had 8 more hours — just what do visitors take away from ethics weblogs?   They can’t even throw another weblog on the fire to stay warm.  Of course, they might be better ar knitting their brows and browsers. 

David: That was my apparently ineffective stab at wry, self-deprecating humor. I am not surprised by my spouse’s far more successful blog. When you’re done participating in her blog, you have a work of art and a way to stay warm on a breezy day. When you’re done participating on mine, uh, give me a minute here ….

David: That was my apparently ineffective stab at wry, self-deprecating humor. I am not surprised by my spouse’s far more successful blog. When you’re done participating in her blog, you have a work of art and a way to stay warm on a breezy day. When you’re done participating on mine, uh, give me a minute here ….