AstralAviary reborn . . .

 . . . In a manner of speaking.  The old format and site was getting far too clunky and wearying.  I needed something lighter to revitalize my interest.  AstralAviary.com had been a good beginning, but now it was time to move on.  As usual the new AA will work hard to avoid the usual -- no political stuff, self-indulgent rants, know-it-all slacker pronouncements and the like.  I also promise no more posts on Paris Hilton -- though I have acquired a strong fondness for Lady GaGa.  She seems to be starved for publicity of late so I will see what I can do to help out.

  

Instead, explorations on whatever unusual stuff strikes my fancy will be the theme.  As Astra and all that.  Things have been rough the last few months, but my health and finances are sufficient for the moment for me to try again.  Wish me luck.