I took a break from writing posts. A long break, perhaps too long of a break as I spent most of last year (2025) completing the first draft of my novel The Championship Season. Publishing a book is not an easy endeavor to be sure. Writing it was challenging but overall a joy; an experience Read more

I started writing this after the November 2024 U.S. national elections and am picking it up again in January of 2026. Donald Trump triumphed over Kamala Harris in both the Electoral College votes and the popular vote (@ 51% to Harris’ 47.6%). The Senate also flipped several seats and is now controlled by the Republicans Read more