Well, I suppose I was overdue for a real-life family event… Progress took a bit of a beating last week, which is why I like to keep a buffer. Now, I need to rebuild. Hopefully, things will be a little smoother this week! Author Journey (September 2, 2024) Favourite Moment! My adventures in the Japanese […]
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