Aha, back to our Austen-esque etiquette are we?
My dear fellow, things are going rather swimmingly if I do say so myself. I'm thoroughly enjoying time where I can immerse myself in a multitude of great books and poetry anthologies. I also eagerly await the festival at Cropredy. Other than that I find myself talking to good friends who are all rather jovial so circumstances are favouring me for the present.
I am also glad to hear that you are lavishly treating yourself with goods and writing your exquisite stories. Be sure not to keep us in the dark, my good man.