I found this puzzle easy and as enjoyable as Mudds usually are. My clue of the week is 19d (FABULIST) and I would also single out 13a (LOBSTER POT).
I have adopted a new format for the blog this week but one that will be familiar to many of you as other bloggers on the site also use it. I am not sure yet whether I will stick with this format but will likely use it for the next few weeks.