May and June have been hard on my health and my nerves, with the property management company fighting me on mold abatement. But now I’ve signed the lease for our new place, reserved professional movers, begun packing and selling off unneeded stuff. I’ve had a visit with a pulmonary specialist (who agreed it was the mold making me sick and suggested I move). And I finally made an appointment for car repairs next week. Personal life - sorted! Then I poked my head up from my hidey hole and BOOM. This week the Supreme Court upheld Trump’s travel ban, Justice Kennedy announced his retirement, the Janus Decision damages public sector unions by overturning 40 years of precedent and today there was another mass shooting in our gun-happy nation. Awful. Trying to stay positive for my health but it is hard.
Five Good Things for Friday:
- “Chicago couple hopes to help Puerto Rico rebuild as they move to El Yunque National Forest” - great story and hey, I know them! Wonderful people making positive change.
- Be free my fine feathered friend! Flamingos are so cool.
- This 1971 Levi’s ad narrated by Ken Nordine is amazing. I don’t recall ever having seen it before. Watch it, with the sound on.
- The date for the Bojack Horseman season five premiere was announced (September 14th) and this twitter exchange about it was adorable.
- Decided to treat myself to a Janelle Monáe ticket. I missed her a few years back when she played at the Skyway in Minneapolis and I have been kicking myself ever since. I can’t go back to the magic of that show but I can enjoy her next week.
The 4th of July holiday is smack dab in the middle of the week this year. I’m not taking any time off before or after but some old friends are hosting a backyard hang the day of. And another one of my closest friends is coming back to visit for a bit. At least I’ll have some socializing to mix in with tedious moving prep.
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