It has been a very long time since I last wrote here.

Not because I had nothing to say, but because life kept happening faster than I could make sense of it.

For a while, I worried that returning to this space would feel awkward or indulgent, or like I was asking readers to feel sorry for me. That is not what this is. This is me coming back to writing because I believe stories, especially unfinished and complicated ones, are how we remind each other that we are not alone.

A lot has changed since 2024.

Happy Valentines Day, everyone! ❤

There’s no better time than today to spread my love of Sherlock Holmes and the communities that I belong to! Come and join a global Sherlockian society!

About a month ago, I began teaching at the University at Buffalo, where I introduced myself to my students as a Sherlockian (or a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes), among other things. To my surprise, not many knew what a Sherlockian was or how to network with people interested in talking about Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, so this blog is dedicated to spreading awareness about a global network of Sherlock Holmes fan communities that I belong to in the hope that it inspires students to become future members!

I have a lot to reflect on at the end of 2022. All I can say for now is that, although it took a very long time, going into 2023, I learned to value my time, myself, and my safety. I’m still learning to undo my Sherlockian work ethic and be more of, shall I dare say, a Watsonian type, but I suppose that whatever life has to offer should always be enjoyed in moderation. (But I’m still a Sherlockian at heart).