How about "pseudo-intellectual"? That should satisfy your terms and Tuj's preferences simultaneously!

Perfect.

I had to be away from here for a long time. My Mama passed away in September and I just couldn't handle doing many of the things I used to do. I know that my Mama didn't get many of these things (only a few of the Glowworms and Limericks made her laugh at times). However, it was just difficult. Giertrude is my sister and we lost our Daddy back in 2008.

Glad to see all three of you back. It brightened up my day to see an absent name returning, and three back at once is a treat. Sorry to both about the sad personal news.

I had been back briefly before but [ah...accidental alliteration] not recently. And now the third may Quendalon and on...