My last late-night / early-morning DBT group session went well, but it took me awhile to get back to sleep. As a result, I let myself sleep in late this morning. The weather is clear out again, and almost on cue, I receive a text from my walking buddy CJ to ask if I’m available. We agree to meet up for a walk around 1:30. Today is back to the southeast but past the Docklands to the...

The anticipation for the easing of COVID restrictions in two weeks is growing. Christmas decorations are going up around town, and there’s talk about pubs reopening. Meanwhile, the number of daily new COVID cases in Ireland has bumped up somewhat, but it’s still stayed under 500. There has been some discussion about cracking down on pubs offering “pints to go” that have encouraged people to...

I start off today with my usual routine, then set about completing a few “life maintenance” tasks such as folding laundry, vacuuming the apartment, and trimming my beard. It’s warmer and dry out, with highs around 16 C /  60 F, so I’m determined to get out to enjoy the favourable weather. My walking buddy CJ beats me to the punch and texts me first. We agree...