Hello.

I thought I’d write another “interlude” newsletter since some major things have happened since the last one.

The tl;dr is that 2026 has sucked so far and I don’t see what could happen in the next 7 months to redeem it. My dad sadly passed away towards the end of April. He was 70 and had dementia which weakened his immune system even further.

And now I’ve received notice that my landlord wants to sell the house I’m renting. The notice expires in October but naturally I’ll want to find somewhere sooner if I can. I’d only moved in a couple of years ago (as my previous landlord also sold that property). I’ll find somewhere but it’s the ballache of moving again and so soon after the last time.

Needless to say, anxiety, grief, and depression are consuming my thoughts at the moment. I still get through the days and I’m not in need of someone to talk to so I can feel better (what can anyone say anyway? I don’t need platitudes; I need active support and money lol).

Speaking of which, my Patreon is there if you do want to support me or if you can pledge some more if you already are:

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I’m actually doing okay financially for the first time in many many years but my next rent will undoubtedly be more than what I’m paying now so anything you give will help. Plus I’d like to figure out how to save for a house which seems like a Sisyphean task in theory but if I don’t do it now, maybe I never will. Plus, you get tier rewards and my unconditional thanks so everyone benefits.

Other than all of that, I’m okay. Except AI pervading my professional life and making me dread the future because I’d like the bubble to burst but what if it costs me my job somehow and then that’s another worry on top of everything else and am I even equipped to navigate this career that I’ve built even though I don’t like the tech and I’ve purposely avoided most of it and all the learning material? Yeah, I’m fine…