Was looking forward to this. Still, hope things work out for you IRL.

I was looking forward to reading along, myself... Here's hoping all is well and that, at some point, you get to have some "me time."

All is very well actually. Once is thriving at his new school, MMV is going to Japan in March for a year of teaching English. It is all good but I find that even though my stress levels are lower, I am still quite busy with work, IB's school and personal projects. I also have some health issues I need to deal with (not life threatening) and they take time too

Glad to hear it! I definitely understand how that, even when life is good, precendence has to be placed on certain things above others.

Best wishes and warm hugs to you and yours, my friend.

A quick adventure sounds great. IDK if this is still a thing but I would like to throw my hat in the ring.