Dennis Coleman told The Harlan Ellison Facebook Fanclub on October 23, “He’s doing OK but really wants to get out of the hospital. Not quite ready yet, but soon we hope.” And the staff of The Simpsons has sent him a gift box full of cheeses.

Jason Davis announced he’s recorded a brief message from Harlan that will be mailed to people on the HarlanEllisonBooks.com mailing list Friday. I hastened to subscribe. If you want to read it badly enough, go thou and do likewise.