Reinvesting (in this space)

It's been nearly two years since my last post, and I'm due for a status update. Seems like it's standard practice for me to remember that this exists every couple of years, so I'm glad for anyone willing to read and be patient with me. 1. What's changed? 2024 was a tumultuous year. Shortly after my last post (still technically 2023) I was part of my second RIF-style layoff, and hit the job market…