The year, absurdly, that I go on a cruise (thanks, Mom!). I may be online regularly, and I may never be online at all, depending on the existence, availability, and reliability of the ship's wireless internet café.

In the meantime, here's something pleasant to worry about: what will happen when the supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park finally erupts? And would it be worse than Cumbre Vieja falling into the ocean?

UPDATE: By the way, the first issue of Backwards City Review is going in the mail the day after I get back from the cruise. If you haven't subscribed yet, what are you waiting for? Here's what you'll get:

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