Thanks! I'm keeping at it. I am noticing an intermediary period that might put some people off. Newbies get lots of upvotes from curie, blocktrades etc, but they become less frequent and less value the more your post and the higher your rep. BUT....unless you have a lot of followers you can't make much on posts. So I'm in that in-between stage now where most articles only get a few cents.
I think there need to be some boosters for mid-rep authors! Maybe that's what can I can aspire too! :D
I know... lately I've been feeling a bit in the doldrums myself. But I like your explanation for it. Certainly better than just blaming the weather, hehehe.