Original Word Nerd here, and occasional writer of stuff.

Nice review, Junior. My only (tiny) quibble would be your phrase ‘before a smallish audience’ could imply there were lots of empty seats. The Palladium was sold out, (official capacity 2286,) and, from what I r […]

Good luck, my friend. As everyone says, you’ll be surprised how much help is out there, and how much people want to help. Do it this week. Asking for help will be hard but, after that, everything becomes easier.

Thanks @nogbad. A night out with you, a bowl of pasta and some live music will do the trick, I’m sure.

@fentonsteve thank you, and you have my sympathy. I’m pretty sure I don’t even know 100 people but, hey, good for you.

@davebigpicture, thanks. Good health to you and yours.

And a TVM curry at Haweli, Twyford.

Thank you.

Hope all is well, @Jackthebiscuit.

Rigid, Lee said the same yesterday. Yes, that curry night at Haweli is getting closer and I cannot wait.

Thanks, Dave. Your bravery through your struggles made a big impression on me. Stay well.

Thank you, so much, @Kaisfatdad. You’re so right – it’s the absence of so many things which bring us joy that becomes a problem.

Thank you, @chiz. That’s very encouraging.

Oh, thanks @pawsforthought. I’ve had therapy, on and off, since 2007, but the TT period, 3 years ago, was the most effective. It gave me tools to deal with it all. Keep going – you make an amazing difference to […]

Thank you so much, Foxy. Yes, Janet just knows. Her frustration is that I can’t articulate what it’s like when I’m “in it.” It’s only when I’m out the other side that the words come, and I can write them down. I k […]

Thank you, @Jaygee. I’ve been writing about my struggles on here, for years, and the positive responses mean a lot. Some of the DM’s I’ve had have been truly rewarding too.

It really does, @retropath2. I find it easier to articulate my thoughts, and the process of writing it down makes me think more clearly.

Thanks, Moose.

Thank you, @Mrbellows

Thank you, @dai. Yes, writing it down helps a lot. Then positive feedback, like yours, lifts my spirits.