[Dynasty]

The Red Sox loss in the ALCS seemed to drive me out of all my routines for a couple months. I didn't even play for three or four weeks.

Instead, I read all my Harry Potter books twice and about 10 other novels. I completely got away from poker for a while and didn't get back to my "full-time" schedule until the new year. Of course, my idea of a full-time schedule is a lot different than most others'.

I also got away from a heavy poker schedule in the winter of 2002-2003. It's helpful to prevent real burnout.

In the past month or so, I've posted a little more often. Eventually, I expect the mood will hit me and I'll be back up to speed.