A couple bactrackish notes

I appreciate the support some of my commenters have thrown my way publicly, and the emails friends have sent me privately. Really, I do. However, I am not happy that the comment section of my posts has become a forum for name-calling and threats, and that my blog has been the only means of communication I have with the person who is so upset.

In light of this, all existing posts will very shortly no longer have comments posted, nor will new posts have an option for comments to be posted. As time and tempers pass (most especially my own), I may reinstate the comment feature.

In the mean time, if you have a comment on the blog or would like to contact me, feel free to email me. I've even created a new email just for blog correspondence, and it's posted on the sidebar. If you read something you take objection to, send me an email and we can *discuss* it. Otherwise, ignore me and say nothing.

I've also decided to reinstate the posts I temporarily took down. They will return in their original forms. If You feel the need to burn my belongings in an effigy or to slash my paintings and drop the ribbons from your balcony: Go. Right. Ahead. I'm beyond caring about those belongings. While one of the paintings is a personal favorite of mine, I have photos of it, and since, well, I painted, I feel pretty confident about being able to recreate it if I choose to do so at a later date. You have no power of me just because you have some of my things.

Otherwise, enjoy reading or stop visiting this blog. This subject is now closed. Full stop.