Sending my regrets to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and anyone whom I’d normally see there this weekend! There’s not a lot that could keep me away, but it came down to a choice between it and a chance to see the eclipse with Janice—as well as visiting an old friend whom I’ve never actually seen in his hometown (and Janice looking in on a rarely-seen friend of hers, too).
To those attending: hope you all have a good time! I’ll report on any interesting tournament news that crosses my desk.
Also, my usual apologies to those who’ve been waiting for communication from me about the next Journal issue. To reiterate what I said here, the submission deadline for The Journal of Wordplay #5 is Monday, April 29. If you’ve sent me something and haven’t heard back yet, you will today!