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Burnout is horrible, but now there is clarity…

On March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 By MichaelIn Personal1 Comment

Today is Monday the 9th of March, 2026. A lot of shit has happened since I started this page, in my life and the world. My writing routine fell away. There were so many false starts trying to get it started. But it was my mind, I'm sure. My mind was just worn out. An …

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Berlin Bound on the ICE

On May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 By MichaelIn Personal, TravelLeave a comment

I had such grand ideas. I would write every day, I thought. publish something every week! How long has it been? How long ago was Easter? Time is so fluid for me, I don’t have much concept of time these days. Did I ever? Since I last wrote, I’ve been getting myself back in shape. …

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Sunshine From Between The Clouds

On April 10, 2025 By MichaelIn Essay, Personal, WritingLeave a comment

The sun is peeking through the gaps in the cumulus clouds. The air is fresh and the light breeze brushes my skin. Birds sing their song in the nearby trees. Somewhere in the distance gulls squawk. Life has taught me that there is little point in stressing about my daughters taking ages to get ready …

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Returning to life

On April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By MichaelIn PersonalLeave a comment

The last time I published anything on this page was in 2017. A lot of stuff has happened since then. Brexit, losing my mum, COVID, my spiral into depression and alcoholism, the magnificent shit show that is the modern world. I've also had to deal with some personal realisations... Step by step, I hope to …

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