Sheesh, you go on vacation for a couple of weeks...

... and the world goes to hell in a handbasket.

Bridges collapse.

There are tornadoes in Brooklyn.

And apparently the Russians are claiming that they own the north pole. Which, while a boon to fans of spy thrillers everywhere (what with the whole "Russian bad guy" theme), is not particularly reassuring.

Regular posting will resume immediately. Because what else could go wrong?