In the midnight hour, I said ‘more, more, more’

We’re about a fortnight into the Year of More, and it seems like a decent time to submit a progress report.

So far, I have:

• Written 6 blog posts (counting this one)

• Finished 1 puzzle

• Watched a heroic number of TV shows and movies (fiction, save one notable exception)

• Created 1 video

• Practiced piano and singing most days

• Played guitar a handful of times

• Had candid, mind-opening conversations

• Eaten more vegetables!

Guess what? IT’S WORKING. I’ve felt lighter, happier and more energized and balanced. The act of blogging about all this has itself been life-giving. I’d almost forgotten the positive impact this sort of writing has on me — a topic worthy of its own post.

The only downside that I’ve observed is that my smile lines may be deepening. That seems like an OK tradeoff. And anyway, I’m going to buy one of these.

I still need to work on adding more:

• Sunshine

• Travel

• Dancing

• Travel

• And much … more

The rest will come in due time. I think I’m on a roll.

First puzzle of 2026

It’s a framer, friends.