by Frank Schnittger
Thu Dec 18th, 2025 at 07:09:40 PM EST
I have taken a sabbatical from writing for the past 8 months and have, I am afraid, very much neglected my duties here. The election of Donald Trump, Gaza, Ukraine, a certain weariness at all the negative trends in the world right now together with a disagreement with the Editor of Slugger O'Toole all led me to the conclusion that the time had come for me to take a break.
I write by inspiration, not out of a sense of duty, and the sense that I might have a positive contribution to make has left me for quite a while. I make no promises, but if inspiration should return I will do my best to try and make sense of the madcap world we are living in now, a world which seems determined to repeat all the mistakes of the 1930's...
In the meantime, may I take this opportunity to wish all who remain or visit here a peaceful and happy Christmas or Winter Solstice or whatever you feel is most in keeping with your cultural traditions and worldview. I have not forgotten you, and remain grateful for all that you have taught me over the years. Cheers to the festive season! Frank
