I’m old because I remember MTV playing music video always, and I’m up early enough to watch AMTV

This makes me very sad:

The Case Against Year-Round Daylight Savings Time: We Tried It Before

I was a child, then. I have no recollection of this.

My Semi-Annual Plea: Please stop the madness with the clock shifting. Pick one and run with it.

Please.

The coffee isn’t working today.

Sometimes the wave hits you
Sometimes you’re under the wave
Sometimes you’re in the wave
Sometimes you ride the wave
Sometimes you are the wave

The rate at which I am losing elders in my family is alarming. I’ve made it into my fifties before feeling that way, for which I count myself fortunate. But I’m getting closer to the front of the line and it is sobering.

Bluejays and cardinals at the feeder. They are lovely in the morning sun

Listening to a lot of Echodrone, today. Bought two albums and am excited for a new release next month.

Music saves.

I have a non-neurotypical daughter in a school system that has doubled-down on the use of law enforcement, restraint, and seclusion to control the student population. I’m not okay with this policy and we are opting out of the traditional school system after this school year.

I will say this about social media: It is what I make it. I have stolen a strategy from Mr. Rogers, which is to find the helpers. In this case? I subcribe to or follow the helpers. There are so many people who are trying to make a difference. I am so grateful.