It's been a while! And it's great to know you're hanging in there, stubborn as wood (isn't that what you were trying to say, after all?). I'm sorry to read about your health issues and those of the people you love, and I can only imagine how tough it is to be forced apart from Mil for so long. I hope you get to be together very soon.

In Italy the virus is still causing trouble, but not as much as it used to, thanks - I believe - to the number of vaccinated people. It's still hitting hard no-vax people and I have some coworkers that have gotten it as a very, very bad flu even with all the recommended doses but, all in all, it looks like things are slowly moving towards a new life (of course, news are often contradictory and I for one try to keep away from the media bombardment). To be honest, I don't think things will ever be like they used to and I feel like the secondary effects of the pandemic are just barely beginning to show, with lots of people thoroughly affected mentally and economically. But it is what it is and there are as many people who just push to go back to their "normal life". For sure we'll have to adapt and find some sort of new balance in the next few months.

I'm sorry to read this place has been quiet. Do you have any idea where everyone's off to? I feel like the Discord is just as quiet lately (some new names, but not much of the old ones). It's a bit sad, but I understand the need to go offline and focus on oneself (as well as the fact sometimes our core needs and desires seem to shift...and if any period was bound to cause that, it's the one we're going through).

Sending you all a hug anyway and wishing you a nice Sunday!