working writer status: unlocked

I’m a working writer now? self portrait of the artist in plumbing distress (have mercy!), chicago, 2025 Dear friends, September is the only month where, with the exception of a work trip1, I’m stuck at home. Strangely, I’m fine with this. Half this year, I haven’t been home and my status as Dog Father is suffering because of it. Now that my spouse is traveling for work too, I can re-claim my status as the favorite dog parent. While he’s off serving his tech overlords, I can work on writing...