Recording, discovering, re-recording and rediscovering new music; it's all as much a joy now, as it ever has been the day I began to appreciate how lucky we all are - just to be able to listen to one of life's greatest gifts. That said: I've made you all promises in the not-too-distant past that I have no intention of breaking. I hoped to be taking uploading music mp3s here to the next level in 2022. And so far, it hasn't happened; partly to my frustration, but partly to extremely important reasons elsewhere in my life. Please be patient. I started a new job last April that pays reasonably well, which again, I'm very grateful to, but how the sleeping patterns and hard work it can take out of you! However, after a quiet, but enjoyable Christmas time - and a little indulging with food(!?!) - I'm ready to revisit many old and/or old-ish music projects I've never completed. And there are many of them. When this happens, it'll no doubt bring you all some joy. In the mean time, my thanks to all who have got in touch with me, with my best wishes to your own music, or listening adventures, for the future times ahead. So for now, take care and enjoy 2023 and beyond as well as can be hoped for, for you all. Carl B (Empress Touch).