I just learned that Peggy Sargent, the wife of Speculist blogger Michael Sargent ("El Jefe Grande") underwent heart surgery earlier this week. This is a follow-up to the heart surgery she underwent in July of this year. Michael reports that Peggy is now beginning the long recovery process, that she is getting some much-needed rest, and that she is "pretty upbeat, given the circumstances."

What can one say about Peggy Sargent? She's a lovely lady: quick-witted and possessed of an authoritative if not encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek. She is also quite dangerous around a pool table.

I know I speak for everyone who writes for or reads The Speculist in wishing her a full and speedy recovery. Peggy, our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes are with you.