Those who've read this blog on a more than occasional basis since it started know that in the last six years I've written here far less than I used to, for fairly obvious reasons. The posting went down still more a few years later, also having to do with taking on more professional responsibilities.

None of that has changed. But for some time now, I've been mulling over the notion of reactivating this personal parcel of the web. I've been active on Twitter. I started a Tumblr. I even joined that social network I swore I would never become a part of. Things happen.

All along, I've missed what I used to do here. And, for reasons that don't bear divulging, none of my current working situations can provide me with everything I want. Figured it was time to come back and see what I could do about making those two points add up to something new.

It'll take some doing, in terms of finding the time and exerting the discipline. But I've finally figured out that Night After Night gave me a few things I didn't have anywhere else. I'd be a fool not to take advantage.

As ever, you're welcome to join me. I plan to start renovating shortly…don't mind the mess.

Your truly,

Steve Smith

Music editor, Time Out New York

Freelance contributor, The New York Times

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