Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men got its title from the term used by Robert Burns in his famous poem 'The Mouse' where the plans of mice and men 'gang aft a-gley'.
Meaning they often go awry and don't work out. And that's how this year is looking. There were supposed to be a load of creative writing courses for the spring and summer but Covid 19 has put a stop to all that.
Festivals cancelled, pubs, cafes and restaurants shut - it's going to be an odd year.
Keep writing. Plenty to reflect on.