In the USA, of course, today is framed as a day of Thanksgiving. It's true that most of us can find something to celebrate despite our circumstances. If you can't, please know you're not alone, for there are others like you. Find them; befriend them. Be their reason for thanks.

Whatever the merits of the positions on the US shutdown, one thing is clear: Democrats are fighting to make permanent what was sold as a temporary benefit. Whether you support or oppose that, can we agree to stop the accounting tricks of "temporary" change? Assume permanence!

Good grief, lay off the error! It happens! #rays

249 years. Battered, bobbling, bruised. Some can't even recognize it. It's not our first crisis and it won't be our last. We'll get through it and come out better on the other side. 249 years. And our flag is still there. Happy Fourth!

In every crisis, there are those who seek to help, and those who seek to profit. A few do the one as a means to the other. Know who you're dealing with. Be careful about which you are.

Rest in peace, #JimmyCarter .

"You can invest your time; you can invest your finances; you can invest your voice." "Always let your heart lead you" in giving back and paying forward the blessings you have received. You may never know how much good you have done. Great speech.

Today's haiku, written for myself: Overwhelming stress? "First world" problems every one. Reality check!

Today's 17: It's a brand new year Same old opportunities Will we take them now?

Twenty twenty-three Taylor Swift to Middle East Go away, crazy Today's haiku

Today's haiku: Productive Friday Although work ended at two Seems like that's a clue

I dislike hover interfaces. IMO, they violate discoverability, need precise mousing, and are easily missed or accidentally triggered. Those are arguable. What's not arguable is that you can't trigger them from most phones or tablets. Change my mind.