Long week (well, nine days)? Yep... and that's putting it mildly.

Done yet? Not by a long shot.

This morning alone, the early news has made for a trip around the world, but only now does the "back" part begin...

...and given the bills already piled up on finally making it "home" – a grand-jury report and more en route – again, it bears reminding that these pages only keep coming your way by means of your support:

Even more than usual, thanks a million to everyone who's already lent a hand – given the ongoing ride on the Dad-coaster, your goodness through these weeks has especially meant the world (thanks be to God, he's still coming through wonderfully well). Along those lines, as the usual donors-only briefing has been held up amid the recent shape of things, once the July calm finally sets in, you're in for a treat.

All that said, even if the ride won't come to a complete stop for a bit longer, to one and all, every grace and joy of these summer days – especially for those of us who wait all year for this, may it go slow for a change.

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