(among others which I didn't notice of course) you were the first (on 14th of January) and I totally agree with your comment:"I think I speak for all of us when I say that if you' re reading this Dancho, I wish you the best of luck with whatever is troubling you. Hope you're ok and back blogging soon."
But I'd go for a change of field
security related issues are enough don't you agree? there are dozens of computer related wonderful topics to blog on! 
