Today marks one year of remote work for me. I’ve been taking a selfie from this same basic angle every three months since the first day and this is Number 5 (or Volume 2 Number 1, if you prefer).

Updates:

• Work-wise, it’s been a really productive period. I rebuilt our digital collections platform from the ground up (link upon request), contributed to several articles, wrote an ill-fated grant application (long story over which I had no control), and co-authored a book that should be published this fall.
• I have traveled a bit (not nearly as much as usual) because I avoid human contact on the road even when there’s not a pandemic, so I felt like I was being cautious.
• I’ve had the first shot. The second comes a week from today. I may start going into the office at least a couple of days a week after that.
• Lots of Groceteria research, some of which has actually made it on to the site.
• I’ve read so many books. And bought even more with all the money I’ve saved not doing other things.
• I haven’t gained nearly as much weight as I expected, but the painful aftermath of a long walk last week reminded me that a little exercise is probably in order.
• I also still haven’t gotten someone to fix the damned bathroom floor.

Time marches on. Or at least I think it does.