Admiration

If you want to be noticed, be bold.

If you want to be respected, be competent.

If you want to be admired, be reliable.

If you want to be loved, be kind.

Helsinki

Five years ago today, Donald Trump stood beside Vladimir Putin in Helsinki and told the world that he took Putin’s word over the assessments of US intelligence agencies. Let that sink in. I mean, really. Think about it. It would be like FDR claiming that he trusted Mussolini more than the Pentagon. It was one of the most absurd moments in all of US history.

Today, Joe Biden stood in Helsinki to welcome the nation of Finland into NATO. Neighboring Sweden will follow shortly.

Elections have consequences. Trump disparaged NATO, attempted to extort political favors from Ukraine, and lavished praised on Putin at every opportunity. If the pro-Putin GOP regains control of the White House, human history will enter its darkest age.

School Daze

Parents who demand control over school curricula and the books that students have access to in libraries are the same parents who complained loudly when they were called upon to teach their kids during the pandemic. Let that sink in.

When they were asked to fill in for teachers during an emergency, they couldn’t handle it. They demanded that the government, which they openly distrust, force their children back into classrooms as soon as possible. Yet these same people want to have the final word on how schools are run and how students are taught. It’s like addicted gamblers demanding control over how people manage their finances.

State Of Malaria

Florida’s stubborn, domineering leader appointed a science-denier as the state’s surgeon general. Now, Florida has a malaria outbreak. “Get ready for more plagues,” said Yahweh.

Two Phases To Every Project

There are two phases to every project, the time when you’re working on it, and the time when you aren’t.

What Have You Got To Lose?

In 2016, DJT tried to convince African Americans to vote for him by asking, “What have you got to lose?” We now know the answer: affirmative action and bodily autonomy. Plus he demonized the Black Lives Matter movement at every opportunity.

Legacy

Boris Johnson

F**ked the UK

Donald Trump

F**ked the USA

The legacy

Of their treachery

Will cause trouble

For a century

And Vlad

Is glad

That he had

A hand

In electing

These two cads

What’s The Password?

“What’s the password to the top secret server?”

“That’s classified.”

“Does that mean that you won’t tell me?”

“No, it means that we keep it in the bathroom.”

Don’t Wait

If a goal is important to you, don't wait to get started. Don't wait for the right time. The right time is as soon as possible. When people take on a project that they love, they always wish that they had started sooner.

Don't wait until you have the right resources. Start with what's available to you today, even if it seems inadequate. Working with limited resources will inspire you to be skillful and creative.

Don't wait until you have more training. The best training is what happens when you work passionately and diligently toward an objective.

Don't wait until you're finished with school. Don't wait until you move to the city. Don't wait until the kids grow up. Don't wait until you retire. All of those things will happen, and when they do, you'll get busy with other things. At some point, you need to resolve to move forward, or you'll always be dreaming of the future.

Most importantly, don't wait until you "have more time." That's a convenient illusion. You'll never have more time than you do right now. 24-hour days are not going to get any longer, and as you age and take on greater responsibility, your ability to use those hours will become more limited.

Act now, today, this week, this year. If you want something to happen, find a way to work it into your schedule, and get yourself moving. No excuses.

Weekend Wish

It’s time to toss your troubles into the bin. Don’t trash your weekend with garbage thinking. Keep a litter bag nearby in case any rubbish crosses your mind. Refuse to let waste drag you down in the dumps.