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       Home Alone
       February 16th, 2024
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       My wife and son are off to visit my mother-in-law in the states.
       I am home alone for the next week. It's been so long since I've
       been solo, I wonder if I'll forget how to do it.
       
       I started by making the environment feel more like my choice. I've
       pulled all the blinds closed and turned off all the lights. It's
       dark and cozy. I won't keep it this way, but for tonight we're
       going full hermit mode.
       
       I think I'll cook something slow, maybe with lentils. Something
       stew-like, warm, cozy. And in a few I'm going to put on a movie on
       my projector. And then another. And maybe another.
       
       Cozy-hermit-solo-mode Activate!