I just got my new Fabric Trends in the mail today & you're right, it's not the same without him, bummer. Also got an email from Keepsake Quilting about his upcoming appearance at their shop? So it does tend to make one wonder what is going on. Also, found no mention of, or about his leaving, in this recent issue of FT?.... I wish him well with his health issues, but it makes one wonder, doesn't it!...