[Note: I’m doing a 26-word post on the first day of each month of 2026. It’s an exercise in concision and precision, which every writer should attempt now and then. Also Note: This explanation is separate from the 26-word count.]

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March is here. Lion and lamb brace against buffeting winds: the luck of St. Patrick, knives out at the ides, spring arrives. Enjoy the ride, everyone.