Out-of Office - January 2026 New Year's Break

I need a break

Rather than a 2025 roundup of stories and posts on Cole's Notes and my Facebook page, I've decided to make some changes to my publications. Mainly evaluating what the Blog is for - and how I want to move forward.

For January, I am revising and streamlining my systems for the Cole's Notes and View from the Plateau Substacks, and cleaning up a backlog of email across multiple platforms.

I will return on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and will respond to your message then.




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