Two books you might want to check out are The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols and “The Tyranny of Merit” by Michael Sandel. Here is a link to his TED profile and talks. Both talk about why this is happening and how we got here. While somewhat depressing, I found both books very validating(? can’t put a word to it) of all the frustration with family/friends these last years. Education has been gutted and imho real history is no longer taught. Add the internet and social media to the culture and suddenly everyone is an expert. In less than a year, he has destroyed the integrity, reputation and effectiveness of every federal agency made to keep us safe and let us sleep at night. The UN has been effectively neutralized by our vote on the security council. It’s maddening beyond words and I’m scared shitless of what’s to come.

Congrats!! What a wonderful achievement! Why stop at cake? I say, buy yourself a small gift as a lasting reminder to yourself of what you accomplished.

Enjoy the day and I wish you continued success. 🥳 🎂

I know nothing about horse behavior. I understand the nervousness around the herd. When she kept running away, was she playing with you? Trying to get you to chase/run around with her? When she overdid it yesterday was that nerves or joy?

Hope you don’t mind the questions. So glad you get to spend more time with her now and that’s she’s at a better farm. The updates always make me smile! Thanks PS: how’s her weight gain going?

Another best show vote for Six Feet Under.

Tried The Wire, couldn’t get into it.

Best news of the day!! Yay for Sandy!

Very sorry to hear this. I would feel the same as you, were it me. You didn’t mention but are you in the US? If so check which states have MAiD (medical assistance in dying)

US states with medical assistance in dying