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2023 In the Rearview

Apparently I skipped 2022 (“The Year of Do”) So here’s what happened in 2023. This year’s theme was supposed to be “The Year of Me”. I started out strong. But about halfway through the year, I forgot about my theme completely and just kind of… lived… Things I did for ME: Here’s a monthly breakdown:…

Things I’ve Done and How I’ve Won in 2021

2020 was a dumpster fire shit show. I think most of us agree. We rounded out December and went into January looking forward to the new year. 2021 was supposed to be the year that made up for 2020 which was supposed to make up for 2019, which was supposed to make up for 2018,…

Runners’ High

I used to run every day as part of my job in the military. And every month, I was tested on how fast I could run two miles. So every morning, I went for a jog. I hated it. I was slow. It was hard. Often it was cold outside. Cold air burned my nose.…

Update! 2-2-21

It certainly looks like I haven’t been up to much if you judge by my recent Patreon posts. But there’s quite a bit in the works!First, I started a new job at Oxford University Press at the end of November. I work in publishing now! It’s crazy! I’m drinking from a fire hose and about…

Writing Warm-up: Obligation

Some things just have to be done. Whether you want to do them or not, you just have to. Like brushing your teeth after a delicious meal. Your mouth’s going to taste like mint and the savoury pickled red peppers are going to be a distant memory. But if you don’t brush, your teeth fall…