After the U.S. President bombed Iran last night without congressional approval, the title of today’s blog post has to be “What a mess!”
What a mess of images I have to share with you today.
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On the aptly named Stupid Guy Thing Day, what a mess!
Instead of just repeating “what a mess!” here is a live performance of my song “It’s Hard to Get Shit Done When You’re Scared Shitless .”
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Thanks to all who are here for this what-a-mess! blog post, including YOU.
For various reasons, many people have trouble accepting all feelings.
You can tell that someone isn’t accepting all feelings when they use the word “should” about feelings, as in “I know I shouldn’t be feeling this way” or “I should be happier.” To invite accepting all feelings, I often say, “There are no shoulds regarding feelings. They’re like the weather, so just let them come and go.”
This morning, I’m accepting all feelings, including hope, disappointment, confusion, curiosity, dread, relief, and love.
Can you see accepting all feelings in my images for today?
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Here’s what I find when I search for “accepting all feelings” on YouTube:
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I hope you are accepting all feelings, including my gratitude for YOU!
If you look at the news, there aren’t a lot of heroes to be found today, much less superheroes. And yet, I believe that we are all superheroes in our own ways.
Do you see any superheroes in my images for today?
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Maybe I’m a superhero in writing songs that inspire other superheroes, and maybe one of these videos will go viral on Viral Video Day!
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Thanks to all the superheroes out there, including YOU!
Today is April 8, Step Into the Spotlight Day!
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During these times when toxic narcissists are hogging the spotlight and damaging the world, the rest of us need to step into the spotlight.
It was wonderful to see so many of us step into the spotlight on the streets of the USA this past Saturday. I’m looking forward to the next day of mass protests on April 19 and I hope that millions more will step into the spotlight then with me.
Pardon me as I step into the spotlight with my images for today.
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Here’s what I find when I search for “step into the spotlight” on YouTube.
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Thanks to all who help me step into the spotlight here every day, including YOU!
I’ve heard people ask “can I have a word?” when they want to communicate something.
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Actually, I don’t want to have a polite, brief, or private word about what’s going on in my country and in the world right now, because it’s too serious to be confidential.
Yesterday, I asked people to come up with a word to describe the current USA Congress.
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There were many other words, believe me.
I also asked people to share a word for how they were feeling.
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Is there a word to describe my other images for today?
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In the above list, I’m particularly noticing these words: forgive, Mom, Dad, recycling, Goddess, awkward, moments, sacrifice, appreciation, and social work.
Here’s what I find when I search for “a word” on YouTube:
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Consider leaving a word in the comments section, below.
Here’s a word to express my gratitude to YOU.
This is the usual meaning of “no news is good news”:
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There’s no lack of news these days and it occurs to me that “no news is good news” could also mean that no good news can be found.
What news be found in my images for today?
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Here’s what I find when I search for “no news is good news” on YouTube:
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Thanks to Pops Staples, Siskel & Ebert, Erasmus, William Carlos Williams, my friends on Twitter, cool cats everywhere, the Daily Bitch, my husband for his amazing culinary creations, and people whose presence is always good news, including YOU!
Even though I try to engage whole-heartedly and mindfully in every moment, there are times when I would rather be doing something else.
For example, I would rather be writing music for my protest song instead of working on my taxes. I would rather spend time with people who are honest and kind instead of people who lie and hurt others.
I would rather be eating ice cream rather than rice cakes but I’m trying a new diet with hopes that it will cure my annoyingly clicking jaw.
However, there is nothing I would rather be doing, here and now, than creating this blog post and sharing these images.
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Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “what I would rather be doing.”
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Obviously, I would rather be watching those guys than the guy who’ll be talking on TV tonight.
What would you rather be doing?
There’s nothing I would rather be doing than thanking the wonderful people in this world, including YOU.
Despite my horror at the chaos, destruction, and injustice that toxic leaders are creating in this world — which can make us feel hopeless and helpless — I still believe that 1 person can make a difference.
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I hope this 1 person can make a difference by sharing images, questions, and answers in her daily blog.
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1 person can make a difference AND (as the 1 Daily Bitch is reminding me) 1 person might need to say “can’t” at times.
1 person can make a difference on YouTube.
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1 person can make a difference by expressing gratitude to people who show up, including YOU.
As the current USA administration is wreaking havoc at home and abroad, many of us are asking who is going to have the courage to oppose and stop those who are abusing their power.
Yesterday, I asked “Who is going to have the courage?” on the elon-gated, e-musk-ulated platform formerly known as Twitter.
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I agree that it has to be thee and me.
What will help give us the courage? We need to let go of our fears about taking action.
Yesterday, I spoke with somebody who was paralyzed with fear. We agreed that asking oneself “What’s the worst that could happen?” and “What can I do if the worst DOES happen?” can help dispel panic.
Here goes: What’s the worst that can happen if we have the courage to try and stop this villainy?
There may be retribution and revenge. Lately, I’ve been wondering about the wisdom of always using my real name on social media, especially since I get Social Security payments from a system that is now controlled illegally by Musk.
What can we do if there is retribution and revenge? We can reach out to each other, organize, and take collective action.
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We can also accept all our feelings and focus on self-care to maintain our courage and energy for the long haul.
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On Disaster Day, I’m wondering what I’ll find when I search for “who is going to have the courage?” on YouTube.
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Who is going to have the courage to leave a comment, below?
Thanks to all who are here for this who-is-going-to-have-the-courage? post, including YOU.
I am not alone in being very concerned about the elongated, growing influence of Elon Musk in the USA and the rest of the world.
My worries and fears about the future are elongated by Elon’s elongating interference with and control over the USA government.
My belief is that his elongated greed for power and wealth has no end and will be elongating misery for many.
I do not want an Elon-gated world and I know that I am not alone.
Here are my elongated images for today.
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Like the Daily Bitch, my interest in comfort food is elongated during these elongated times.
Here is what I’ve decided to share today after an elongated search on YouTube:
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What are your thoughts and feelings about these elongated times?
Thanks to all who are here for this elongated post, including YOU.
