For the same reasons i don’t like writing fiction, i often don’t like writing blog entries — interesting stories are usually about people, and i’m really tired of writing about people; i only like people-stuff in small doses.

I mostly like abstractions of people, not so much live experiences with actual people anymore. However, i do have a couple of established friends; and we watch movies or go on walks, or that kind of thing. I see one of them IRL about once a week, and it’s enough.

I go to a Unitarian church once a week too if i can get a ride; that’s *more* than enough group social interaction.

My late wife’s sci-fi group adopted me, and i try to make it to their semi-annual gatherings. In the summer, I can bicycle there; in the winter, i need a ride. (They also hosted an amazing after-wedding party when we were married.)

A goal for me for the future is to take advantage of paid ride services more and give my friends a break driving me.

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Winter is depressing. It’s not even technically winter yet, and i’m already feeling down. Bad enough that bicycling is a lot less fun on icy roads, but the whole early-sunset thing is enough to make anyone want to hibernate.

How is everyone doing?

For those who dislike the holiday season, i concur.

L’Chaim!