Also for “nopeamine” - if you’re that down, no point in even trying to go to work. Take a week off if you can, or a couple days at least and get thee in nature! Camping where I am around nothing but singing birds, squirrels, and foxes that I am lucky to spy always helps me feel better and reset. In fact, if EVERYONE did this more often, you wouldn’t be so affected. But you gotta start with you! Go jump in a lake: naked! You’ll feel so much better! 😁
It's a cliche at this point, but I'm trying to lean into joy as an act of resistance. The world itself is shitty, but leaning into the people that aren't has been helpful more often than not. Reading this and Questlove's IG got my work week off to a hopeful start! Hoping it sticks!
Regarding "a sundowning real estate tycoon with six cockroaches for braincells," I guess "six" must be a naturally funny word. My favorite quote about Trump is (surprisingly) from David Brooks, from 2017: "We’ve got this perverse situation in which the vast analytic powers of the entire world are being spent trying to understand a guy whose thoughts are often just six fireflies beeping randomly in a jar."
"The interview will air a few more times on SiriusXM, and then I think it’ll stay available on their app. My parents listened to it and thought it was very nice, if that makes a difference to you."
It makes a difference to me!
And I appreciate these paragraphs:
"Also real quick for New York City residents who haven’t voted early in the Democratic primaries, I wanted to put in another quick plug for ranking Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani #1 and #2 on your ballot in some order and NOT ranking Andrew Cuomo anywhere. (My ballot will likely be rounded out by Adrienne Adams, Zellnor Myrie, and Michael Blake.)
I really try not to be a mark for any politician saying the things I want to hear, but I appreciate the way Lander and Mamdani have geared their campaigns towards talking about how life can be better and safer and healthier for all New Yorkers. Cuomo mostly seems to be pitching himself as the city’s mean dad. The above video of Lander talking about solidarity between Jews and Muslims (during a week when he was detained by ICE for advocating for the rights of a migrant living in NYC) really hit me. I always love to see examples of Jews standing in solidarity with other groups who need it!"
I'm reading most of the news that's fit to print, but I'm surviving by planting flowers and harvesting food from my garden. Feeding the birds and listening to their song in return. Speding time with friends over good food and even better conversations. Listening to and making music.
Also for “nopeamine” - if you’re that down, no point in even trying to go to work. Take a week off if you can, or a couple days at least and get thee in nature! Camping where I am around nothing but singing birds, squirrels, and foxes that I am lucky to spy always helps me feel better and reset. In fact, if EVERYONE did this more often, you wouldn’t be so affected. But you gotta start with you! Go jump in a lake: naked! You’ll feel so much better! 😁
Thank you for the goodness you add to the world, Josh. It really does make a difference.
Thank you! Just trying to use my (few) skills for good where I can!
It's a cliche at this point, but I'm trying to lean into joy as an act of resistance. The world itself is shitty, but leaning into the people that aren't has been helpful more often than not. Reading this and Questlove's IG got my work week off to a hopeful start! Hoping it sticks!
I'm really looking forward to Friday!!! :D
Regarding "a sundowning real estate tycoon with six cockroaches for braincells," I guess "six" must be a naturally funny word. My favorite quote about Trump is (surprisingly) from David Brooks, from 2017: "We’ve got this perverse situation in which the vast analytic powers of the entire world are being spent trying to understand a guy whose thoughts are often just six fireflies beeping randomly in a jar."
Dear Josh,
Great piece!
I love this:
"The interview will air a few more times on SiriusXM, and then I think it’ll stay available on their app. My parents listened to it and thought it was very nice, if that makes a difference to you."
It makes a difference to me!
And I appreciate these paragraphs:
"Also real quick for New York City residents who haven’t voted early in the Democratic primaries, I wanted to put in another quick plug for ranking Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani #1 and #2 on your ballot in some order and NOT ranking Andrew Cuomo anywhere. (My ballot will likely be rounded out by Adrienne Adams, Zellnor Myrie, and Michael Blake.)
I really try not to be a mark for any politician saying the things I want to hear, but I appreciate the way Lander and Mamdani have geared their campaigns towards talking about how life can be better and safer and healthier for all New Yorkers. Cuomo mostly seems to be pitching himself as the city’s mean dad. The above video of Lander talking about solidarity between Jews and Muslims (during a week when he was detained by ICE for advocating for the rights of a migrant living in NYC) really hit me. I always love to see examples of Jews standing in solidarity with other groups who need it!"
Thank you for sharing it all!
Love you!
Myq
Thank you, Myq!!!
I'm reading most of the news that's fit to print, but I'm surviving by planting flowers and harvesting food from my garden. Feeding the birds and listening to their song in return. Speding time with friends over good food and even better conversations. Listening to and making music.
What a world we live in but I await Friday with major anticipation!!
Me, too! At least we know one really good, positive thing is happening this week!! :D