Thoughts on turning 65. Also, School House Rockin' about Project 2025, BBC Sound Effects, perfectly rolling shapes, Art Critics replaced by AI, Maggie's link to a Cheech and Chong interview, and Chris Eidhof on SwiftUI Animations.

On not turning on the television then looking for something to watch.

On separating the art from the artist. Also, Steve's memorial, text versions of CNN and NPR sites, Springsteen's endorsement, stopping the vote, Maggie's link to the Temple marching band, and Vote Forward.

Teaching more than what we know we need to know.

On voting for the love of being part of the process - not because of duty. Also, Comic Art against Project 2025, the Prince documentary you won't see, Truth Social users being scammed, Maggie's link to Tim Walz's rescue cat, and Cabel lives a full life.

Don't let lyrics get in the way of the groove.

Choosing which battles to engage in and which to ignore. Also, St Michaels Mount and too hot not to vote, dental X-rays, local losers, a pastor says stop, Schulz on citizenship, Maggie's link to behind the scenes at a buffet, and Majid on background tasks.

Thoughts on the eve of my 62nd birthday. (from essay 3 years ago)

When the lights dim on democracy. Also, my mom, the Democracy ad from the Washington Post, repairing McDonalds' ice cream machines, seasonal songs from Nick Offerman and Kate Micucci, Maggie's link to the fonts of Harris and Walz, and recording and transcribing calls in iOS 18.1.