I wholeheartedly recommend The Sandman series on Netflix. I think that they did a great job of adapting the graphic novels, and the fact that Neil Gaiman had creative control was a blessing. Episode six, โ€œThe Sound of Her Wingsโ€, was brilliant. If you watch no other episodes, then that is the one to watch.

The main thing that separates despotic nations from democratic ones, in my opinion, is rule of law.

Said law must be written fairly, applied equally, and adhered to by all.

I would argue that rule of law in the US has never met those standards and further, it is currently rapidly regressing away from those ideals.

I am loathe to be alarmist, but how can one not be given the recent history we have lived through, and are continuing to watch unfold before our very eyes?

Just donโ€™t know what Iโ€™m going to do. I hate calling out, because I feel like I canโ€™t be relied on.

Sorry for venting. Iโ€™m just trying to figure things out.

Well, Iโ€™ve been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia, which explains the constant 6-7 pain for the past year.

The neurologist recommended a physiatrist or osteopath to try to help mitigate it.

Iโ€™ve become so used to it that I can manage to power through my day, but if I get a migraine on top of it, then Iโ€™m down for the count.

Had to take some time off from all social media over the last couple of months. Just overwhelmed with all the haps going on with the massacre in Uvalde, and Rowe being overturned. I needed a mental health break. But, Iโ€™m back.

Please, please hold your applause. ๐Ÿ˜‰

The two largest funders of the NRA are gun manufacturers and.... Russia.

The NRA then 'lobbies' - and by 'lobbies' I mean gives millions in 'campaign donations' - to mostly GOP politicians in exchange for them blocking any change in gun laws.

Seems a sub-optimal arrangement.

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Well, the kiddo arrived safely in Paris at 9:30 AM Paris time. Her hostel has a view of the Eiffel Tower from the rooftop.

Glad that they made it safe and sound. Theyโ€™ll be touring the Louvre on Monday afternoon.

Sorry, more proud dad stuff.

Miles was just offered a position with the Maine Democratic Party. Full benefits, and theyโ€™re unionized. Theyโ€™d be helping to recruit and organize volunteers, as well as assisting the county Democrats in our county that are running for office, as well as helping to support statewide efforts.

Iโ€™m so excited for them.

My kiddo is flying to France tomorrow for nine days to wrap up a study abroad class. Touring Paris with the class. Itโ€™s their first commercial flight, and itโ€™s going to be transatlantic. Hopefully, theyโ€™re not a nervous flyer.

I know that Iโ€™ll be a nervous dad until theyโ€™re safely home.

The best voting advice I've ever heard: think of the most vulnerable person you know, and vote in their best interests.

Got to love a rapid change in barometric pressure. Now dealing with a migraine with aura. Fuuuuuu.

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