It is a few days into April, which was intentional, so there would be no confusion about this post and subsequent site changes as a prank. It is time to step away from doctoral studies, at least for now. Having many areas of interest has turned out to be a net negative in the doctoral process. With so many options, the necessary passion and focus to complete a dissertation has been too diluted. After spending several weeks attempting to clarify and distill a research question with little success, it has become clear that now is not the time to be attempting to produce a dissertation. The possibility of returning to a doctoral program is still on the table at some future date. Moving forward, research will continue in a broader form while seeking rabbit holes to dive into and write about. If one of these rabbit holes becomes an all consuming passion the doctorate may be reconsidered. Bibliography building in subject areas of interest will continue along with the research. The reading log will also continue with a broader material base of research material and general interest reading. Other activities may also find their way into this space as things progress. For now, it’s time to clean up the office and research stacks, take some time off, and get back to reading and woodworking.