I’ve been quiet this first half of 2025.

That’s on purpose.

I’ve taken a step back from social media and focused more on “real world” conversations. My definition of “online” versus “real world” is a little squishy. You might get exactly what I’m talking about, or you might raise an eyebrow and disagree. It’s one of those distinctions I know when I see it.

For me, “real world” means direct communication. Actual conversation for its own sake, not optimized for likes and shares. I have a ...