What a week. To name just a few things that happened this week- plumbing issues, #txla2025, renting(and charging) an electric vehicle on a quick roadtrip, winning a stuffed Lucky the albino squirrel(#UNTAlum), changing in an airport parking garage,

Listening to Louis Sachar read from his new book, and I can only think about Holes and how much I liked it then :). Little did 8 year old Christy know that she would one day hear him read an excerpt from his new work when she was at a conference as a library director #txla2025.

The People’s Union boycott calls for no spending on fast food, gas or at major retailers – “No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy” – beginning at midnight on Feb. 27 through midnight Feb. 28.

Sam and I were watching Yellowface on Max, and I was reminded that interracial marriage has only been legal since 1967. The civil rights movements of the 1960s impact us in so many ways today that I completely take for granted, and the ripples are still felt with current legislation and politics.

Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.

“Personal health is a matter of political consequence, not just personal habits.”- Jack Lowery
The fact that this ad campaign, originally started in the 80’s still can stand today, with one tiny omission- the U.S. is now the ONLY industrialized country without healthcare is just pathetic.

In non-political news… this is a HUGE(pardon the pun) departure from current thought surrounding obesity and weight and bmi.
Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

I have concepts of a plan… yall… in what world would that fly during what is essentially a job interview…

It feels really weird to plug an IPhone into a c cord.

So. I’m watching My Fair Lady for the millionth time, and I just had this thought: Is Henry Higgins autistic, and/or is he a legit jerk?

So excited!!

Gilmore girls, clean sheets, and a warm puppy. What else could I ask for on a lazy Friday night.

Ever improving. Always learning.