Monthly Archives: March 2026

Day 4837: Obsessed

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Ann Koplow

Because I’m obsessed with trying to be non-judgmental (as evidenced by four thousand, eight hundred and thirty-seven consecutive days of writing this Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally blog), I finally found a definition of “obsessed” that is not judgmental.

Because I am also obsessed with clarity and meaning, I’ll share the inspiration for today’s blog post:

I found that book yesterday in the hospital gift shop because I’m obsessed with getting interesting pictures for this blog.

Can you see what else I’m obsessed with in my other images for today?

“Eww, people!” is something I might think when I check the news or the latest numbers for my original songs, because I am obsessed with both.

Here’s what I find when I search for “obsessed” on YouTube.

I am obsessed with collecting and sharing expressions of gratitude with wonderful people like YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: cats, Eggplant Sandwich, expressions of love and caring, gratitude, hospital gift shop, March 31 2026, Mariah Carey, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter and Bluesky | 4 Comments

Day 4836: Making sense

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Ann Koplow

As a group therapist, I witness people making sense of their lives when many others (including those in power) are not making sense.

I don’t know if my words so far are making sense, so here are my images for the day.

In my attempt to keep making sense during often senseless times, here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “making sense.”

Every day, I’m making sense by expressing gratitude to YOU!

Categories: life in the USA, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: cats, gratitude, How working memory makes sense of world, March 30 2026, Peter Doolittle TED talk, protest signs, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter, Via Cannuccia restaurant | 6 Comments

Day 4835: Hope

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Ann Koplow

I hope you find hope in my images for today.

I hope this video gives you hope.

Many thanks to those who give me hope, including YOU!

Categories: life in the USA, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: cats, CNBC-TV 18 video, Le Madeline Restaurant, March 29 2026, No Kings Protests March 28, protest signs, protests across USA, Twitter and Bluesky | 6 Comments

Day 4834: Theatrical performances

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Ann Koplow

I love theatrical performances and I know I’m not alone.

Today, I’m going to the No Kings protest in Boston to witness and partake in public performances to protect democracy. I don’t know if there will be any theatrical performances, but I may perform my protest song, “You Don’t Scare Me!”

Do you see theatrical performances in my other images for today?

I’ll be proud to be one of the millions of people showing up on Be Mad Day to show how mad we are about the dismal performances of corrupt world leaders.

Here’s what I find when I search for “theatrical performances” on YouTube:

Thanks to all who are here for these theatrical performances, including YOU!

Categories: original song, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “You Don’t Scare Me” protest song, cats, Eric Yake, favorite theatrical performances, Fuji Sushi, March 28 2026, No Kings protests, The Daily Bitch Calendar, turkeys, Twitter | 6 Comments

Day 4833: For anyone who needs this today

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Ann Koplow

Since the USA and Israel started bombing Iran, I’ve been posting daily pictures of our cat Joan on social media with the intro “For anyone who needs this today.”

For anyone who needs this today, here are my other images for this blog post.

For anyone who needs this today, here is my song “Don’t Kill Yourself.”

For anyone who needs this today, I am so grateful for you!

Categories: original song, personal growth, photojournalism, quiz | Tags: “Don’t Kill Yourself”, cats, gratitude, March 27 2026, National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, pasta puttanesca, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Singing Therapist, Twitter | 4 Comments

Day 4832: Signs

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Ann Koplow

I’m looking forward to the protests on Saturday and all the wonderful signs and people I’ll see there.

I’m seeing signs that growing numbers of people have had enough of the deadly corruption in leadership here.

What signs do you see in my images for today?

Here’s what I find when I search for signs on YouTube.

Finally, here’s a sign of my gratitude for YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: cats and dogs, March 26 2026, No Kings Protests March 28, pasta puttanesca with eggplant, protest signs, shelter cats birthdays, The 50501 Movement, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the South Shore of Boston, travel outside the USA, Twitter and Bluesky | 4 Comments

Day 4831: Spending Time

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Ann Koplow

Because our time on earth is finite, I pay attention to how I’m spending time.

That’s why I asked this question on social media last night.

Can you tell how I’ve been spending time by my other images for today?

On World Retrospective Day, here’s what I find when I search for “spending time” on YouTube.

For over 60 years, I’ve loved this song about spending time.

Thanks, as always, for spending time with me!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: audiobooks I’m listening to, “Meantime” sung by Carol Burnett, Battle for Your Time: costs of social media, cats, Cod dish, Dino Ambrosi TED talk, March 25 2026, mortality, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter and Bluesky, World Retrospective Day | 7 Comments

Day 4830: Near misses

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Ann Koplow

Since we have such incompetent, greedy, and corrupt leadership, life seems to be a series of near misses.

Do you see near misses in my images for today?

Here’s what I find when I search for near misses on YouTube:

I miss the days when the world news wasn’t so filled with near misses.

Thanks to all who help me deal with near misses every day, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: Brookline MA, cats, healthy food, March 24 2026, Near Miss Day, newsflare, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the news, Top 20 Near Misses Caught on Camera, turkeys, Twitter | 8 Comments

Day 4829: What Day is it Today?

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Ann Koplow

What day is it today? It’s a day when it’s snowing/sleeting/raining (again!) on a Monday, the day I have to go into work to do group and individual therapy.

What day is it today? Can you tell from my images?