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August Update

Sun 07 September 2025

Somehow life caught up and this update nearly missed getting written at all. There is a lull today between two long hectic periods and I will attempt to cram a decent write-up in the few hours available. Still shorter than usual though.

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On the family front, I had to visit …

July Update

Tue 22 July 2025

The next two weeks will be filled with travel without much time to write, so you are getting this month’s update a bit early. Much has happened anyway.

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The situation with my mom is “complicated.” Being able to use the word “complicated” today marks a significant upgrade from my …

June Update

Wed 25 June 2025

“Day in the life:” I am squeezing the typing of a first draft of this post in-between breakfast and leaving for my gym class before lunch. Today is a “no-meeting day” and so I am hoping for a good chunk of work this afternoon. I’m wary of letting that …