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Hi friends! As always, I’m glad you’re here. The horrors persist and so do we. On Thursday at 2:01am we marked the Spring Equinox and the start of Aries season. Fun fact: they are the same and shift every year because they’re based on the sun, not the Gregorian calendar. This means my birthday is coming up and also it’s the season where everyone wants to fight or f*ck and I say in true Aries fashion, why not both? If you’re new year (hi!) I love my birthday. My birthday is April Fool’s Day and I love doing something special. Also, since I am the birthday muppet, it is illegal to play pranks on me during my birthday. I don’t make the rules, they just are what they are.

We recently went on the Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl organized by people we adore and as always, it was a wonderful time. We have been trying to be more social and it’s one of our 2025 goals that we have been able to maintain.

It’s been a while since I’ve sent out an essay and this week mark’s two years since my mother’s passing and I’ve learned some things that I want to share today. If you’re new here, you can find all issues (both free and paywalled) over at https://www.theinfophile.com/archive/.

First, the podcast!

New EEDA Pod episode this week: Finding Joy in the Everyday - Tips for Adding Novelty

In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss the importance of novelty and trying new experiences to enhance quality of life. They share personal anecdotes about exploring new foods, stores, and activities while acknowledging the privilege and accessibility that can impact one's ability to do so. The episode concludes with the hosts reflecting on their recent joys, including reconnecting with old friends and the satisfaction of sending out thoughtful mail.

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