On a personal level, I'm still living with a deep quiet in my heart.

The novel is a lot better than I thought it was, when I put it aside in July. I really think a lot of you will like it: much more accessible than my other works.

I'll finish it, and I'll keep putting out other materials this year - audiobook, anti-memoir, newsletters, news analysis...

But I'm definitely not feeling a lot of love for life these days.

And I'm saying that so others know they're not alone. 🫂 Weary times abound.