notes & things | 8/12/2026

Somehow, the week is already disappearing down the rabbit hole, but I am holding on fast, designing books and working fervently on a play script for a deadline in a few days. {Over the weekend, I got another mini-retreat at a hotel while J worked DJ-ing a couple of outdoor events that had really early and late start times that made camping out in Naperville a solid option versus commuting back and…