I have a cluster of loyalists who read my stories and I read theirs. You're one of them (the most important one, of course). I used to be more generous with my reading, then got busy with other things and I've let my side of the bargain slip a bit. I write less now, but what I do write is the very best I can write (hoping to be boosted more), so sometimes I have more readers than I can reciprocate. I feel bad about that, but at least I always reply to comments. Anyhoo ... the greatest thing about retirement is one can choose what to, when to do it, and how often. I'll choose to get more involved again after I clear my plate, but I probably won't choose to join your herpes group. :)