Should I open with a comment about how much time has passed since I last wrote here?

Should I stumble through an apology with an explanation about what’s happened since I last wrote here?

Should I be self-deprecating and discuss the fact that it’s probable that nobody even noticed my absence?

What about just stating that…

Time has passed.

I was seriously depressed for a while and now I’m okay.

Lots has happened.

There’s been good days and bad days – and quite a few horrible ones.

And…

I am here right now.

Life goes on.

Life is good.

It’s a new day,

in a new year.

I will return tomorrow

with some new stories

and some old ones re-imagined.

I wish for peace in your day.