As this holiday season slogs into its final act, and as we as a nation face a most uncertain 2023, I’d like to say thanks to all my Medium friends and friends and voices from other social media platforms on which I write for your many kindnesses, thoughtful comments, bird-likes, and genuinely heartfelt support. As I sit in the semi-darkness of the Dungeon, I am blessed with myriad companions on my screen who represent a…