Not entirely unexpected, but developing arthritis in a joint in my left hand has forced me to slow down a bit sooner than I expected with my usual tasks. I work on computers, I create on computers. I’m learning the art of slower, more gentle, typing (and gaming!) while finding new ways to function / interact.

I’m still pressing on with planning for my yearly novel project in November, although I am looking into different methods for writing while dealing with this. I may get back to some writing by hand and have it transcribed to limit the intense hours of typing after full days of typing with the day job. While braces for the joint in question help, they can’t stop what’s already happened.

For me, this all sounds less like a setback and more novel approach this way, at least to my finicky brain. If anyone has recommendations for speech-to-type software, I’m all ears and grateful for the recommendations.