The good news is I've received a lot of article assignments in the last three months. In the freelance writing business, developing a career to the point at which one has a regular, stable pay day is the pinnacle of success. 
The bad news is I'm under water breathing through a straw. And praying that a bug doesn't light upon the tip of my straw and plug my airway.
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The worse news is that through the years of pecking away at my keyboard and chopping away at building my portfolio, I internalized the mantra "Never Say No."
"No" knows no adventure, no pounding heartbeat and sweaty palms, no sense of accomplishment against the odds. I don't believe in saying no.
But I think it would be better if I maintained a neutral stance now and again, maybe said nothing at all.
I just sucked in a chestful of air through my narrow straw and said YES again. Neutrality doesn't come natural to me.
All this to apologize for failing to post regularly in the last weeks. I will do better. YES, I will.