Y2/D257 - Experiencing Technical Difficulties

DW was not working - took forever to post comments, or get a page to load. Finally realized it was the internet connection - so fiddled with that, no connection at all. So rebooted, and finally got it to work. I have a feeling I owe Optimum a call to request a rooter upgrade, and at no additional cost - since they already raised costs with no benefit to me. If they say no, I may have to consider switching to Verizon. (And I hate Verizon.)

Still not as bad as what rural areas deal with - my brother's internet access goes out daily. And he gets almost no help restoring it. Same with various family members across all fifty states. Rural Michigan is so horrible that my Aunt and Uncle get up really early in the morning to check text messages and emails.

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The weekend got away from me - so did not get around to seeing Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings on Disney Plus. I may try tonight, we'll see. I did manage to watch two episodes of Get Back - the Peter Jackson documentary, which is exhaustive. Apparently there was a previous documentary, Let it Be from the same footage, which I've not seen, and painted Yoko, John and Paul in a more negative light? I don't know, I've not seen it. And it doesn't matter anyhow, since this one is the more informative and valid of the two in that it was edited and reviewed by everyone involved, not just Michael Lindsey-Hoog, includes everyone involved, and is more exhaustive with the footage. My biggest take-aways from it are: ( Read more... )

Also watched a few episodes of School of Chocolate on NETFLIX. It's not very good. I keep wanting to smack the judge/teacher/chef. ( Read more... )

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Talked to Wales today. Who managed to horrify me with stories about her family.

Me: How was it?
Wales: Disturbing. ( this is triggering folks )

I'm grateful that I don't have to personally be around crazy racist MAGA folks, one of us would most likely be dead by now.

I keep restraining myself from posting this on twitter. It's too dangerous to post on twitter, and I don't have enough room to tell it right. [Eh, I figured out a way to share it. Also on FB. Because honestly, folks need to know this is happening right now and how bad it is.]

But the discussion in all seriousness made me realize how desperately we need qualified instructors with Masters Degrees in History to teach history and critical race theory to children. Also no one should be allowed to teach history without getting at least a Masters in the subject. They should know more history than I do. I was appalled by my friend's story.

Also once again I'm worried about this country.

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Apartment complex decorated only for Hanukkah right now - since it starts tomorrow, I think (yay, less crowded trains). Apt complex is about sixty percent Jewish, although that could be changing.

I'm waiting until next weekend, although in now hurry, since I'm flying to South Carolina for Xmas. I'm not sure we're going to have presents this year - none of us want anything.

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Random Photo inspired by atpo_omn's flower peeking through the pavement.
Also off to make dinner and deal with the Sunday Scaries..