Here we are again.

How have you been? Well, I hope.

How am I? I'm glad you asked. That's thoughtful and kind of you. You didn't ask? That's alright. I understand. You read the question, and in your inner voice, it was asked clearly enough. Is that cruel?

Nevermind all that. I'm doing alright.

It has been nearly three years since I posted Let the end mark the beginning. Isn't that wild?

I should say that I've made no progress at all in those reflections. Instead, I got the degree, started another one, rolled down several life hills, and fell into industry to pay medical bills.

I'll go back to the academics in time. That's where the interesting problems live.

Anyway, a year or so after that long journal and the following mental exercises and reviews, I started therapy properly for the first time in over a decade. It's been very helpful. I can't recommend it enough to others. Please get help. Help is good for you - like water, but for your sanity. Don't think you need it? I waited too long to allow myself to believe it was necessary. There's cost associated with that. Save yourself the cost.

Much like she who keeps my heart and mind in check, I may soon start to participate here again.

Music? I've written some since then.
Pictures? I've drawn nothing of note, but I've ordered a tablet. When it gets here, I'll see about learning to use one again.
Writing? I haven't shared writing here before now, but it's tempting.

We'll see how it goes.

I'm back again. Whether it's for the moment or for many is as of yet unwritten.