The quietest period in Dodger Thoughts history was after the birth of my daughter in September 2002. I had only started the site three months earlier, had fewer than 10 readers daily and was experiencing a life change like no other. I didn't post for the remainder of the year.I can't remember what it was like. That is, I can remember my infant daughter, but I can't remember what I thought about the absence of blogging. I can't remember if I intended to restart, or if my mind had just gone blank.