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God Save the King's Head
Sam is fortunate enough to have prime places from which to observe King Charles II's coronation ceremonies. Is this the most incredible thing he'll ever…
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How I Broke ChatGPT…
When Chip shares his writing with ChatGPT, the LLM refuses to produce a simple summary. System error? Or start of the AI Rebellion...?
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Rain, Rein, and More Reign
Foul weather keeps Sam apart from many of the things he loves, but he still manages to find his way to revelation and recreation – oh, and his wife...
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January 2025

Blasts and Contrasts
Tumultuous events of the past week leave Sam indecisive, both on a daily level (should he join Lady Sandwich or wait for his wife?) and the bigger…
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Life Imitates Heart
Caring for a suicide survivor in the first week after their attempt sees me drawing strength from family, TV, the weather... and well, everything!
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Fanatically Frantic
Christian fanatics launch sudden and violent attacks around London, hoping to bring about the end of days, and Sam's all out of gunpowder...
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When Life is a Soap Opera, Go to the Panto
An EastEnders-style end to 2024 results in an unpredictable start to 2025. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains mention of attempted suicide.
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Riches and Itches
On the first day of 1661, Sam can't help seeing auspices of good fortune for the year ahead – and omens of it spilling away...
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The 'Mist' in Optimist
As I take stock of 2024's shocking end, I try to find a future worth focusing on. TRIGGER WARNING: mention of attempted suicide.
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A House Built On Water
Sam reflects on his situation as 1660 bleeds into 1661, and how it might be somewhat better for him than for the world at large...
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December 2024

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