I taught Celestine to play the game Atlantis tonight. I thought it might be too complicated, but after the fairly complex setup, she was able to play through to the end. Tonet joined us mid-game, so it was a brief family game night.
In 2025 I ran more kilometers (1261) than any year since I started running consistently in 2014 after I started with Zombies, Run! I’m happy I could be more consistent this year and was especially thrilled to finally get back to doing an in-person race in September.
I learned today that Charles de Lint published a new novel this month and that earlier in the year he released this image as merch. Newford stories enriched my compassion and solidarity, and I’m happy de Lint continues to centre that in his fiction.
This year I set a goal to read 52 books so I can keep up a relaxed relationship with books. I’d love to read many more books, but to balance with all my interests, obligations, and ambitions it’s a good fit.
When thinking about 2026, my thoughts settled around three things:
⌨️ Creativity 📧 Connections 💬 Comics
I want to take action on some little creative projects I’ve had in mind too long this year. I’ll make something each month.
Last year I was able to reconnect in person with some of my oldest friends and plan to continue meeting up frequently. I’d love to have more activity in my social life online and off.
I’ve loved comics my whole life and want to spend more time with them in 2026.
Earlier this week I played Escape from Atlantis for the first time with Celestine. I had been given the game by a friend years ago and finally sat down to play.
The pieces are excessively bulky, but it was a fun game once setup was done. The mechanics are easy enough to grasp and the dread of a sinking island is captured in a way that makes the game feel more desperate turn by turn.
