Taking a (Slight) Blog Break

02/27/2014

Apologies for the dearth of posts lately, folks. My little boy Kenji had open heart surgery recently (he came through it like a champion and is doing well), and with all the 10-12 hour days spent at the hospital, keeping him company as he recovers - well, let's just say I've been too tuckered out to muster up much energy to write. He's still got a few more weeks to go before the doctors will let him go home, so I can't promise anything of note until mid-March, when I will at least be contributing a piece for the Sleuthathon, being hosted by Fritzi Kramer at Movies Silently. The event should provide lots of diverting reading, with a bunch of contributors covering a veritable smorgasbord of amateur sleuths, private eyes, crusading reporters and the like. I'll be talking about three super fun, quick moving gems from MGM, featuring the husband-and-wife bookseller-turned-detective duo Joel and Garda Sloane: Fast Company, Fast and Loose, and Fast and Furious (1938-1939). And who knows, something else might pop up before then. So please check back in a bit, and thanks again for stopping by!

Comments

Patricia Nolan-Hall (Caftan Woman) link

02/27/2014 6:28am

Best to you and your family.

Writing will be there when you need and want it, and so will we.

Prashant C. Trikannad link

02/27/2014 8:25am

Jeff, I'm glad your little boy had a successful surgery and that he is doing well. God bless him with a speedy and complete recovery and hope you're all back home soon, Rest assured, I'll be checking in your blog every now and then though blogging should be the least of anyone's priorities, especially seeing as what you are going through. Good luck, Jeff!

Patti link

02/27/2014 12:12pm

So glad Kenji came through his surgery with flying colors. May he continue to heal and get well.

Colin link

02/27/2014 12:54pm

The most important and best news is that Kenji is doing well.
We'll all be here whenever you have the time or feel like updating again.

Rick link

02/27/2014 7:04pm

Jeff, so glad to hear that surgery went well. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers!

Sergio (Tipping My Fedora) link

02/28/2014 11:13am

Great news about Kenji and also looking forward to reading your posts as I recently for those three films on DVD in fact. All the best Jeff.

Jeff

03/02/2014 3:14pm

Thank you everybody for the kind words and support! They are very much appreciated. It's been a tough and stressful road at times but all indications are extremely positive for the future.

John link

03/04/2014 10:30am

Wishing you, your son, and wife only the bst, Jeff. I've been reading but not commenting that much over here. Look forward to your return.

Jeff

03/07/2014 3:46pm

Thank you, John!

R.A. Kerr link

03/08/2014 9:21am

I'm glad to hear the surgery is over and that your lil' guy is doing well. I'm also sorry to hear you're taking a blogging break but we, your fans, completely understand. Looking forward to seeing you at the Sleuthathon!

In the meantime, take good care and best to you and your family.

LauraG link

03/12/2014 12:31am

Glad you little boy has been doing well -- sending very best wishes for his continued smooth recovery! No wonder you are exhausted!

I love the Sloan films so I'll look forward to what you have to say about them.

Best wishes,
Laura

Jeff

03/12/2014 5:11am

Thank you very much for the encouraging comments, Ruth and Laura! I really appreciate them. Kenji's still in the hospital but getting better and stronger every day. Should have that "Sleuthathon" piece up by the weekend.

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