
The “all clear” has sounded.
Yesterday, across Google, Facebook, Firefox, etc. people who wanted to read this blog were warned that doing so could harm their computers. The brilliant IT guy at First Things—thanks Joe!—has successfully defended against the attack, however it was mounted. (I don’t understand how these things work). Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks to all who warned me what was happening.
Back to business as usual.
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