Time to address one of the “why’s”.
Why the countdown, why write something every day?
One of the reasons is tied to my goal of being a writer. I am seeking career change, not retirement. Will writing ever pay the bills? Probably not, but that is not a requirement. Dues have been paid, we can survive.
My “writing muscle” has atrophied over the years. It has been decades since any serious writing. Decades since I passed on the opportunity to spend a year at a New Zealand paper.
Tiny steps. A few minutes every night. A habit restarted. Second gear comes with the stress of work removed, arrival at our beach. A couple hours a day. Third gear comes when the weather turns cooler. First book! Fourth gear comes when the snow arrives.