It’s been a while since I’ve written a Saturday column. Thanks to all the folks who have called, wondering why I haven’t been writing and asking if I’m feeling well. First and foremost, I’m great ... very, very busy, but I’m doing well. I appreciate your calls, your concern and your kindness.

Writing this column for the BCR is probably my favorite part of my job, however, it sometimes takes a backseat to other more pressing obligations. As you know, there’s been a lot going on. It’s been a crazy few weeks, so rather than try to come up with one single idea, I thought I’d just give you a rundown of some of the things that have been swirling around in my mind ...

• The election. There’s probably not one among us who isn’t absolutely delighted they no longer have to be subjected to campaign advertising. The amount of money raised and spent is mind-boggling, and the real winners were the major market TV stations in nine highly-contested states, including Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. That’s where the biggest concentration of dollars were spent.