By way of explanation...

I recently survived my academic defense. Rocked it wearing black business trousers and a conservative grey silk shell with high-shaft grey booties and my black leather moto. All the galleys are done for electronic publication (murderous 100 pages of text, 48 pages of photos, 16 pages of data displays). Settling in to a research post at the university (WAH!!! Seldom on-site: good-bye, impression management!).

*raising glass* Here's to the gradual return of work/life balance. I've really missed you fabulous people!