A personal note #9

There’s a long list of reasons why I haven’t posted since September 2022. Let me count the ways:

1. The risk of getting threatening emails or worse. This risk may seem extremely slight since no-one reads my blog, but things have changed a lot in the last few years. Especially since the presidential election in 2016 and worsening since 2020. This year is already setting records for online abuse. Even right-wing Republicans have been subjected to torrents of abuse for deviating from the party line.
2. The COVID pandemic is officially over (although in reality, it has only mutated). So I don’t need to post about new research and other developments. See also 1., where there could be trolls putting down what I say about COVID.
3. I’ve been sick. I won’t go into details on that now.
4. I’ve been depressed. I won’t go into that now.
5. My cats require attention.
6. My dog requires attention.
7. I have to go for a walk. This is usually good for a couple of days, repeat as necessary.
8. I’ll be right back. [never comes back.]