I check in every once in a while, sometimes I log in, mostly not. I started working on an experiment in China (Daya Bay) and got out of the habit of checking in, posting etc. Since then I've gone on lots of trips (most recently, I hiked to Mt. Everest base camp) and am trying to endure a personal tragedy, but otherwise, for what it's worth, I still exist, but not on purpose (Rick and Morty reference).
You really only need three things: WD-40, Duct Tape, and a pointy stick. If it's supposed to move and doesn't, use the WD-40. If it moves and isn't supposed to, use the Duct Tape. If you want it to move and it doesn't want to, use the pointy stick. The rest of life is easy.