Out Instead

 

Morning

I made all those suggestions and then didn't watch any of them. I went out instead.

Midweek Mirth

Alternatives

 

Morning

Since all US Broadcast Stations will be airing it, I know many, if not most, of you will be searching for alternative viewing during tonight's "very long speech (because there's a lot to cover)."

He really did say that.

As is my wont, I've tried to do some research, so you don't have to.

😁😁😁

Wyden and Merkley Alternative SOTU :: YouTube

The People's SOTU hosted by Meidas Touch and MoveOn :: YouTube

There's also a star-studded event with Robert De Niro, Don Lemon, Mark Ruffalo, Sen. Ron Wyden, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, called "State of the Swamp" livestreaming 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Defiance.org.

There's always stuff on Netflix, HBO, etc, etc, etc.

Or, you could pick up a book or download an ebook.

Whichever you choose, have a great evening.

Another

 

Morning

After the bitter cold, wind, and rains that hit us last week, it's warming up again here --- supposed to hit as high as 80°F, 15° above normal --- the east coast is getting slammed with another blizzard.

Monday Giggles

Readers in the path of the oncoming blizzard: Stay safe and warm.

Because We Want To

 

Morning

With nothing else to hold my attention, I tuned into the Olympics. Stunning, over-the-top perfect free skate by Alyssa Liu. Headed for greatness 4 years ago, she "retired" - aka, quit. A ski trip inspired her to return, and she came back to skate her way to Olympic Gold. Was that her goal? Nope. She said she didn't care about medals, she was there to simply enjoy it. Putting no pressure on herself to win anything, she skated flawlessly.

Wang Zhao/AFP

Whatever we strive for should be because we want to achieve it, not because someone else pushes us into it.