Family loss -- offline for a week

For those of you who read this blog, and for those who have expressed interest in the simplification patterns, I ask your patience. 

I'm flying to Tennessee in a few hours to participate in my father's funeral service and to work on his estate as an executor.  This is a sad time for my family as we cope with the loss of one of the greatest men I've ever known. 

I will be working on the patterns while I am there, but I had very intermittent Internet access last time, so don't be surprised if I don't have many opportunities to collaborate over the next week.

Thanks for your prayers, your patience and your understanding.