Taking a Breather: Six Months of Chaos, Candle-Burning, and Bear Necessities

If I don’t hit pause now, I’ll be holding a scorched wick and wondering what happened to my sanity. So, I’m stepping away - just for a few days - before I get fully toasted.

Right, here’s the honest truth: the past six months have been a whirlwind of unrelenting chaos, both online and off, and I’m in dire need of a breather.

Between managing a full-time job, launching Bear Necessities of Politics and Power, and attempting to keep up with the daily barrage of political madness, it’s been like running a marathon with a flamethrower. In addition to writing the book, I handled the publishing, promotion, and distribution - a full DIY publishing operation. Throw in regular Twitter posts, relentless commentary, and the unavoidable background noise of social media, and it’s safe to say I’ve been stretched to the limit.

So here’s the plan: I’m taking a short break from long-form posts, social media rants, and the rest of the digital circus. I’ll still be around, just not at the same volume. This isn’t me giving up or throwing in the towel - it’s a well-timed pause before burnout becomes a permanent state.

While I’m off recharging, Bear Necessities should be in the hands of most of you by now, and the feedback I’ve received has been both heartening and humbling (though I may need to re-learn how to accept a compliment). If you’ve enjoyed the book or found it helpful, a quick review on Amazon or Goodreads would be massively appreciated - those reviews really do help spread the word. And for those waiting on signed copies, those are on their way soon, assuming my shipment doesn’t get hijacked by some rogue delivery gremlin.

If you need to reach out in my absence, feel free to email me at iratusursusmajor@gmail.com. Just spare me the latest on Mango Mussolini or any tales of the Frog Man - I’m sure they’ll still be making a spectacle when I return.

Thank you, truly, for the support, encouragement, and occasional sanity checks over these past few months. I’ll be back soon, with a fresh perspective (and probably more caffeine). Until then, read the book, leave a review if you’re so inclined, and know I’m only a few days away.

Best,
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