A Note About the "Back Catalog"

Hi. 

I used to blog on a WordPress site, but eventually it stagnated and got quiet because I couldn't think of anything more to say. 

I don't want to discard those previous posts - dating back to March, 2015 - so I am incorporating them here under the label "Back Catalog" and re-publishing with the original date.

Thanks. 

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