I should have been more productive this month. I really should have.

I’m finally entirely over the bout of Covid I had a few weeks ago. I took a mini holiday to the South Island to see a couple of my long-time friends get married in a gorgeous ceremony, and to visit some other friends who moved away during one of the many Covid lockdowns. It was restful, and one of those holidays where I managed to forget about the chaos of my life and relax.

I came back home with renewed energy. A clea...