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Apologies for the radio silence into 2026. I wish I had a more meaty update for you all (and myself), but 2026 started off on a devastatingly wrong foot and I am just now getting back into the creative swing of things.

On the essay front, not all is doom and gloom. I do have an outline for my video. My task this week is to write a crappy first draft or, as a friend of Anne Lamott would say, a down draft—I just need to get it down. Yes, I am (finally) reading Bird By Bird by Lamott. I can already tell it'll be a cherished favorite and sit right next to On Writing by Stephen King.

I've also decided to get over my preciousness with books and am gasp highlighting it. For a spell, I would take notes on my phone, write down quotes, etc. I have found myself not having my phone when I read though. Also, taking notes like that interrupts my flow tremendously and invites never-ending distraction. This cheapo yellow, Sharpie-branded highlight can't send me an email or text. I like it.

I think Craig Mod has a quote somewhere about marking up books, but I could not even begin to imagine where that quote resides. Mark up your books I guess. It'll be a delight for the next person that reads it; a rare form of insight into your mind alongside the author's.

I did beat Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and actually just finished editing the podcast episode this morning. I'm onto Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies and it's a comforting time. Creatively, the deck is clear and a crappy draft lies before me.

Until next time...