I had a letter published in a paper of note this week. Still glowing from that. Not quite sure why it was so exciting. It was inconsequential enough in an ephemeral form that will soon disappear. I'd emailed them a couple of times before but this one was a bit more thought out and obviously hit the mark for whatever reason.

The letter itself was responding to an article I'd seen two days before celebrating one of their crossword compiler's 40th year. I recognized him as my old music teacher at school and commented on his still haunting me and still teaching me all these decades later.

Most amusing was my wife's response. Despite the professional book chapters and peer reviewed articles I've had published; despite the hobbyist books and articles I've had published and even earned the odd cent or to for; this was the first time she admitted finally a modicum of being impressed. Ah well. Such is life. Sic transit gloria.