2017 was the year I considered finding a new hobby.

It started when I hit the Writer’s Block Perfect Storm. Halfway through the rough draft of a new book, I realized the story was fundamentally broken, and would need some major changes to be workable. On top of that, I took on new responsibilities at work, making my days longer and more draining. And on top of that, my wife and I bought a house.

The discouragement and busyness all came to a head shortly before we closed on the house, and I ca...