Welcome to the Party, Pal...

We interrupt this dose of "Sprots" and debate for an important message:

Here at the Cypher we like to argue about a great many things. But every now and then there is an issue that is not up for debate. Recently one of these issues has been brought to our attention. And I would like to take a minute to acknowledge it.

Although small, it is an issue that will continue to grow, and with it's growth, there will no doubt be a slew of laughter, tears, sleepless nights, stressful mornings, moments of overwhelming joy, uncontrollable fits of amazement, and even a speechlessness that could lead a grown man to devolve into a cro-magnon-like gibberish.

This man is our very own Executive Editor, Luis "Its gotta be the Brows" Espinoza. And the issue is the reason for his hiatus. We all know he will return shortly to resume his quest to explain what "sprots" really means. But until then we would like to acknowledge this very relevant and incredible issue. So without further ado, I would like to wish Luis and his beautiful wife all the greatest as they embark on their new quest as parents. And let us all welcome their beautiful daughter, Catalina, to the world.

Catalina,

Sleep well in the knowledge that you have two wonderful parents, as well as a group of sentries for your protection and to assure that you will know all there is to know about "sprots" by the time you form your first sentence. Although as for protection, it looks as if you can hold your own already!

So welcome to the party, Catalina... And welcome to the Cypher.