I just quit teaching after 26 years. Between that and all the other art I do and all the other stuff I might be able to sell and all the places in the world I’ve been invited to do aikido, I have been very stuck about a new job. After all, I’ve been in school one way or another almost every week day of my life since I was six.

Nine hours into the marathon and I am sad for those poor people who only signed up for half and have to quit soon.

Nine hours into the marathon and it hits me: I need to make writing my job.