Sunday in Whitewater will be sunny with a high of 80. Sunrise is 5:31 AM and sunset 8:30 PM for 14h 59m 01s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 1.4% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1945, the Atomic Age begins when the United States successfully detonates a plutonium-based test nuclear weapon near Alamogordo, New Mexico.
All peoples in all eras have been afflicted now & again with conspiracy theories. Different times, however, are of different severities. We now seem to suffer more of this foul condition than our forefathers. At the least, our malady is serious. Populist candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for example, now lies to our people when he suggests that covid was designed to spare Jews, Chinese people:
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advanced a dangerous conspiracy theory this week that the coronavirus could have been a bioweapon “deliberately targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people while disproportionately attacking White and Black people, according to a video of the remarks published Saturday by the New York Post. “There is an argument that it is ethnically targeted. Covid-19 attacks certain races disproportionately,” Kennedy said during a dinner on New York’s Upper East Side on Tuesday evening. “Covid-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese.”
His remarks at the gathering — a dinner party attended by members of the media and Kennedy’s campaign managerat Tony’s Di Napoli on East 63rd Street — amplify racist and antisemitic tropes, including theories that blame Jews for the spread of the coronavirus to expand influence and financial gain, according to research by the Anti-Defamation League.
‘There is an argument’ is the language of a guarded crackpot, just askin’ questions along the way to his dark insinuation. In fact, the only dispute about Kennendy’s remarks is whether he says ‘an‘ argument or ‘no‘ argument about COVID-19 as an ethnic bio-weapon. The first is wrong, the second is simply a firmer commitment to the wrong.
Years of tolerating milder versions of bad reasoning and bad arguments weaken the intellect, making it susceptible to utter mendacity.
Anti-Semitism is arguably the world’s oldest and most durable conspiracy theory. It presents Jews as the string-pulling puppet masters behind the world’s political, economic, and social problems. For those seeking simple solutions to life’s complexities, this outlook offers a ready-made explanation—and enemy. Anyone seeking a single source for society’s travails may start with run-of-the mill conspiracy theories but will soon end up parroting anti-Jewish ideas. As I’ve written before, “Conspiracy theorists begin by rejecting mainstream explanations for social and political events in favor of supposedly suppressed knowledge and hidden hands. These individuals may not start out as anti-Semites. But anti-Semitism has a multi-thousand-year head start on their crooked conception of the world, and has produced centuries of material casting the Jews as its chief culprit. Once a person has convinced themselves that an invisible hand is manipulating the masses, they are just a couple of Google searches away from discovering that it belongs to an invisible Jew.”
Saturday in Whitewater will be mostly sunny with a high of 84. Sunrise is 5:30 AM and sunset 8:31 PM for 15h 00m 34s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 4.6% of its visible disk illuminated.
Friday in Whitewater will see scattered afternoon thundershowers with a high of 86. Sunrise is 5:29 AM and sunset 8:31 PM for 15h 02m 04s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 8.7% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1789, revolutionary insurgents Storm the Bastille in Paris.
There’s so much confusion about artificial intelligence, that even a layperson’s article from May in the Washington Post is suitably corrective. Pranshu Verma and Rachel Lerman offer A curious person’s guide to artificial intelligence (‘Everything you wanted to know about the AI boom but were too afraid to ask’):
Artificial intelligence is an umbrella term for a vast array of technology. There is no single definition, and even researchers disagree. Generally, AI is a field of computer science that focuses on creating and training machines to perform intelligent tasks, “something that, if a person was doing it, we would call it intelligence,” said Larry Birnbaum, a professor of computer science at Northwestern University.
For decades, AI has largely been used for analysis, allowing people to spot patterns and make predictions by assessing huge sets of data.
But advancements in the field have led to a boom in generative AI, a form of artificial intelligence that can make things. The technology can create words, sounds, images and video, sometimes at a level of sophistication that mimics human creativity. It backs chatbots like ChatGPT and image generators like DALL-E.
Although this technology can’t “think” like humans do, it can sometimes create work of a similar quality. AI-powered image generators have made photos that tricked art judges into thinking they were human-made, and voice generating software has preserved voices of people suffering from degenerative diseases such as ALS.
There are opportunities here, both big and small.
For example, ChatGPT wrote a haiku for me about the delay in reaching a settlement over the Whitewater Aquatic Center:
Pooling dreams deferred,
School district’s funding stalemate,
Town’s splash waits, longing.
Imperfect, yet serviceable. This whole artificial intelligence thing may work out after all.
Wednesday, July 19th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Hallelujah: A Journey, A Song @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building:
Documentary/Biography/Music
Rated PG-13
1 hour, 58 minutes (2022)
This month’s art film is a documentary highlighting the life and times of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as viewed through the making of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.”
Conduction allows cats to cool themselves off or warm themselves up via contact with objects of a different temperature. This is why you can often find your cat seeking out cool kitchen or bathroom tiles on a hot day. But this works for a dog or a person, too. What about when that’s just not enough?
It’s a misconception that cats sweat through their paws to cool themselves off. As summer wears on you might see moist paw prints, but as veterinarian Kimberly May told The Washington Post, “any secretions there or from their nose, mouth, or tongue are not for sweating; they’re for protection and moisture and are insufficient to cool the blood.”
Instead, cats recreate the sweating process—which works to cool humans via evaporation—by grooming themselves regularly. The saliva from their tongues acts like sweat that cools their body when it evaporates—which is why you can also help cool your cat down by using a damp washcloth to lightly wet their fur. In extreme weather, cats will also pant, but unlike dogs who pant regularly to keep themselves cool, a panting cat is a sign of more dangerous over-heating or other serious disease.
Thursday in Whitewater will be partly cloudy with a high of 78. Sunrise is 5:28 AM and sunset 8:32 PM for 15h 03m 31s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 16.2% of its visible disk illuminated.
There will be a Joint Meeting with the City of Whitewater Common Council and Whitewater Unified School District tonight at 6 PM to discuss funding for the Whitewater Aquatic Center.
On this day in 1812, the American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now Windsor, Ontario.
On the City of Whitewater’s Facebook page, there is a press release about tonight’s meeting of the Whitewater Common Council and the Whitewater School District Board over funding of the Whitewater Aquatic Center. My own views are plain, and twice-previously stated:
The rational course is a settlement that assures ongoing operation at minimal cost while further discussions on medium and long-term solutions are crafted. A reduction in political temperature — down to, let’s say, negative 30 Fahrenheit — would serve this community well.
A settlement, as soon as possible, is the right course. For now, before tonight’s meeting, a bit more about what that view implies: the Whitewater school board should reach an accommodation with the city before a new school year begins. A prolonged dispute only distracts the district from its substantive academic mission. Refusal to settle or efforts to delay settlement will enmire this district in controversy it does not need. The rational course is an amicable settlement before classes start.
The press release from the City of Whitewater follows:
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF WHITEWATER’S AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER (WAFC)
Dear Community,
I am reaching out to all the stakeholders of the City Whitewater and the membership of the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center (WAFC), as you play a vital role in shaping the future of our vibrant community. I invite you to participate in a crucial conversation that will determine the destiny of our City and the WAFC.
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) will hold a joint meeting to discuss a meticulously developed proposal by the City’s Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center (WAFC) subcommittee.
This meeting is not just another City council gathering; it’s an opportunity for you to engage in a dialogue that directly impacts the health, wellness, and community spirit of Whitewater, as well as the long-term sustainability of the WAFC. We strongly encourage your participation, whether in person at the City of Whitewater Municipal Building or virtually via Zoom. Your voice matters, and we need your input in this important discussion.
The proposal, outlined in the meeting agenda linked below, presents a comprehensive six-year budget plan and operating framework for the WAFC. This plan includes contributions from both the City of Whitewater and WUSD, along with shared oversight, ensuring the financial stability and continued operation of the WAFC. Notably, the City proposes to freeze the school district’s operational contributions at 2023 levels for 2024, while increasing its own annual contribution by $70,000. This demonstrates our commitment to preserving the integrity of the current hours and operations of this important facility. The WAFC is not just a facility; it is a symbol of our community’s dedication to promoting regional health, wellness, and collaboration. Its continued operation and path to growth are crucial to the fabric of our City.
The proposal is the result of a proactive effort, incorporating elements from both the City’s and the WUSD’s most recent proposals. It lays out explicit financial contributions from both parties, providing clarity and transparency that will aid future financial planning. Additionally, it calls for the formation of a shared leadership committee, comprising representatives from the WUSD, City Council, and community members. This committee aims to foster inclusivity and ensure diverse perspectives in decision-making. It reflects our commitment to a democratic and participatory approach to managing the WAFC.
We firmly believe that this proposal offers a practical, sustainable, and equitable solution to the challenges facing the WAFC. However, its success is not guaranteed. It relies on the support and active participation of our community. We urge you to familiarize yourself with the proposal, join the discussion, and ultimately lend your support to this initiative.
During the meeting, there will be a designated time for citizen comments, giving you the opportunity to voice your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. This is your chance to make a difference, contribute to the dialogue, and shape the future of our City. In addition to participating in the meeting, I encourage you to reach out to your school board representatives and City Council alderpersons.
Please express your support and desire for the success of the WAFC. Your voice can make a difference. Any correspondence I receive will be added to the public record, further emphasizing the importance of your input.
The future of the WAFC, and by extension our City, is in our hands. Let us come together, engage in constructive dialogue, and make decisions that will ensure the continued growth and prosperity of Whitewater. We look forward to your participation in this important conversation and hearing your valuable insights.
Thank you for your time, attention, and commitment to our community. Together, we can build a Whitewater that future generations will be proud to call home.
Please note that although every effort will be made to facilitate virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may arise, in which case the meeting may proceed with a quorum. In such a situation, if you wish to make a comment, you can call the number: 262-473-0108.
Wednesday in Whitewater will see thundershowers with a high of 76. Sunrise is 5:28 AM and sunset 8:33 PM for 15h 04m 54s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 24.7% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1812, the American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now Windsor, Ontario.
On Sunday, FREE WHITEWATER listed school-related posts since March, on Monday a sketch on the basics of a good education, and on Tuesday a review of a middle-school science curriculum presentation at the 7.10.23 school board regular session. Today’s post addresses the Early Childhood Inclusion presentation (embedded above).
About thirty-six minutes into the meeting, for about an hour, the district’s Director of Pupil Services and several district employees spoke to the community about the district’s Early Childhood inclusion program. (Early childhood programs are for children not yet attending full-day classes.)
A few remarks are in order.
It matters, and it will always be necessary, that there is an update to the school board about this programming. That’s a necessary, yet insufficient, measure of a program’s success in a district responsible and responsive to the community. To the community means all the community (not simply the board, or parents, but all residents): it’s a public school district. There would not have been so much consternation last year about the district’s early childhood program — and honest to goodness there was! — if the community had been better informed.
The board, a few administrators (the district leadership team), and those who watch and record these meetings are a tiny fraction of the audience this district needs. Communication isn’t accomplished simply because seven board members are in the know. If residents don’t hear about a topic fully, then they’ve been sold short. When they later learn that they’ve been sold short, they will show up at board meetings and start yelling. How much Maalox does the district office want to keep in stock? An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure…
One other point, that this district for over a decade has not understood: it’s not enough that an administrator finds a teacher wonderful, or beloved. It’s meaningful but not decisive. What’s decisive is whether students are performing well. Love may take a student along the way to success, but a teacher’s love must be measured by the results that the teacher produces. To be useful to the public, those results must be measurable.
(Old Whitewater had the bad habit of using praise as a substitute for genuine accomplishment. Respect for one’s education means looking for, and expecting of others, measurable results. This is no more than following the good example of one’s teachers, professors, and mentors. It’s not harsh to write as much; it is, in fact, an expression of love and honor all its own.)
Tuesday in Whitewater will be partly sunny with a high of 82. Sunrise is 5:27 AM and sunset 8:33 PM for 15h 06m 15s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 33.9% of its visible disk illuminated.
Whitewater’s Public Works Committee meets at 6 PM.
On this day in 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball.
Sunday’s post listed school-related posts at FREE WHITEWATER since March, and Monday’s post offered a sketch on the basics of a good education. Today offers a review of a middle-school science curriculum presentation at the 7.10.23 school board regular session (embedded above).
About five minutes into the meeting, for thirty-one minutes, the district’s Director of Teaching & Learning and three science teachers presented to the board on a new middle-school curriculum. Their discussion (including questions from the board) will lead to a vote on the proposal at a subsequent meeting.
A few remarks are in order.
Whitewater now has a Director of Teaching and Learning, and that’s a proper title: what does the district teach, and how are students learning? The proposal under review seeks to adopt a new curriculum with a more active, participatory student approach to middle-school science.
As it stands now, fewer than half of our middle-school students are proficient or advanced in science. When measured under an age-appropriate curriculum and teaching methods, fewer than half is too few. Almost all students — and all people, truly — are capable of proficiency. There are barriers to learning for some (illness, severe disability, deprivation) but most students will learn well if taught well.
What does Whitewater need? She needs a good curriculum, good teaching, measurement of that teaching’s effectiveness, and community awareness of what’s being taught. (This last need is lacking, and no means of communication under the district’s control is adequate to get a message out widely. District or city officials who think their own means of communication are effective are mistaken. They miss more people than they reach. This is, however, a topic for another day.)
There are costs involved in changing a curriculum and approach, but the costs of remaining enmired where we are now are incomparably higher.
Monday in Whitewater will be sunny with a high of 87. Sunrise is 5:26 AM and sunset 8:34 PM for 15h 7m 32s of daytime. The moon is a waning crescent with 44.2% of its visible disk illuminated.
The Whitewater School Board’s Policy Review Committee meets at 9 AM, and the board meets again going into closed session shortly after 5 PM, to resume open session at 5:30 PM for a workshop, and streaming its regular open session at 7 PM.
On this date General Henry Atkinson and his troops built Fort Koshkonong after being forced backwards from the bog area of the “trembling lands” in their pursuit of Black Hawk. The fort, later known as Fort Atkinson, was described by Atkinson as “a stockade work flanked by four block houses for the security of our supplies and the accommodation of the sick.” It was also on this date that Atkinson discharged a large number of Volunteers from his army in order to decrease stress on a dwindling food supply and to make his force less cumbersome. One of the dismissed volunteers was future president, Abraham Lincoln, whose horse was stolen in Cold Spring, Wisconsin, and was forced to return to New Salem, Illinois by foot and canoe. [Sources: History Just Ahead: A Guide to Wisconsin’s Historical Markers edited by Sarah Davis McBride and Along the Black Hawk Trail by William F. Stark]
Yesterday’s post listed school-related posts at FREE WHITEWATER since March. Today offers a simple statement on the basics of a good education. There are in the Whitewater School District myriad and incessant discussions, but not every discussion matters as much as others. As it turns out, for many years, this district has used most of its public meeting time for second or third-order matters.
A person who can read and write, as most people can, should be able to list a few fundamentals that should be part of every meeting in a public district. Those fundamentals deserve the greatest amount of attention. The over-complication of educational policy and action, or the attention to small matters, betrays an inability or unwillingness to address fundamental concerns.
Far from advancing education, these errors discourage lifelong learning. There’s nothing impressive in those who cannot explain a topic succinctly and plainly, or those who cannot see the forest for the trees.
And so, and so, from one among many in Whitewater who has learned to read and write, a simple list follows.
The district should provide a substantive education in academics, art, and athletics, in conditions of individual liberty, fair treatment, and open and responsible government.
Every item in this list is significant; there is no item in this list that is not, in a public school district, a community matter.
Sunday in Whitewater will be sunny with a high of 82. Sunrise is 5:25 AM and sunset 8:34 PM for 15h 08m 46s of daytime. The moon is a waning gibbous with 56.1% of its visible disk illuminated.
A list of school-related posts at FREE WHITEWATER since March:
The Whitewater School Board Election (1) (‘On March 11th, at the Whitewater City Hall, six candidates running for three seats on the Whitewater Unified School Board participated in a candidates’ forum. The Whitewater Area League of Women Voters sponsored the 90-minute event. Embedded immediately below is a video recording of the forum. I’ve added the six questions that each candidate was asked, along with the timestamp at which that portion of the discussion begins’).
The Whitewater School Board Election (2) (‘It’s telling — and practical of the candidates at the March candidates’ forum for the Whitewater Schools’ board — that not one of them made referendum questions the centerpiece of his or her remarks’).
The Whitewater School Board Election (3): (‘Three of the questions from the candidates’ forum attracted less interest from most candidates (and notably Hicks and Linse) than presumably for those who posed the questions. The question about future referendums was one of those three, and I posted about that question yesterday.The other two were about dual-language learning and CRT….And so, and so… these topics (like the topic on future referendums) saw less critical commentary from the candidates than from some in the community. This begs the question, however, whether what the candidates profess now will be what officeholders do months from now’).
The Whitewater School Board Election (4): (‘It’s true that a survey would have to be prepared professionally, with questions crafted plainly and without ambiguity. A serious survey requires serious design and distribution, and neither the school board nor Whitewater’s superintendent & administrators are skilled in the task. If there are to be annual surveys, and that’s a good idea, then they should be designed and disseminated with a professional standard of care. Whitewater can find the money for the work as she’s found (wasted, truly) money for less important work‘).
The Whitewater School Board Election (5) (‘These recent years have seen discussion after discussion of liberty, of freedom. Liberty has been as misused these last few years as any noun in memory. Liberty is an individual right or it’s no right at all. The liberty of a person that depends on the group, the mob, the horde, is not a right of being free from others’ control. That sort of liberty is a mere chance, a favor from the group to the individual that may be pulled away at the group’s discretion’).
The Whitewater School Board Election (6)(‘Parents reasonably hope that their children receive education in language, mathematics, and science. Determining how much they’ve learned often falls to standardized tests, including the ACT. These standardized tests are imperfect yet useful measures of overall performance….It’s not school board candidates, however, who have the key obligation to assure that students’ understanding of fundamentals is sound. It’s the superintendent, administrators, and faculty members. They are the ones who are employed full-time in our district. Each and every regular school board meeting in this district should have a report on academic progress, and what is being done to improve learning, and support those who are teaching’).
The Whitewater School Board Election (7) (‘A school board race, on terms of conventional educational and managerial policy? Fair enough, that’s much needed here. An internecine culture war in this district, with a candidate who calls for regression? Wrong to begin, but right to defend against. Supporters throwing anything and everything at the wall — a torrent of lies, fallacies, and substandard English — to see what sticks? These overwrought men who flinch and squeal at even the slightest critique must think others are made of sugar. So be it; it doesn’t matter half so much how these men think as how one responds’).
After the Spring Election in Whitewater (‘Big changes require big discussions. Those aren’t discussions with a board, or the district leadership team, they’re discussions with the community. Those aren’t discussions through a board, administrator, or principal, they are discussions from the superintendent directly with the community in large settings….It’s now clear that the administration will not be able to carry on successfully without a dialogue and reconciliation with community groups. There’s been some talk about the role of the superintendent and the board, but that’s secondary as a practical matter. It’s the relationship of the superintendent to the community that this electorate expects to be addressed’).
‘Some College, No Degree’ Isn’t Whitewater’s Problem (‘A thousand times over:Whitewater’s fundamental challenge is graduating students from Whitewater High School so that they remain engaged, lifelong learners. Students must be able to read, write, and reason adequately. These skills are not deferred talents, to be acquired in trade schools, colleges, graduate or professional programs, or only after one finds a job. This should be the mandate for our district: we are to achieve literacy, basic mathematics, and reasoning abilities in our students before they are graduated.It is impossible — impossible, damn it — to believe that it cannot be done. There must be no letting go, no yielding, of this conviction’).
What’s the Whitewater Unified School District Board’s Mandate? (‘If the board majority now decides to embark on policies that might have been raised during the election but were not, then that majority owes the community a thorough explanation why those policies are being advanced only after the election’).
What about Management of the Whitewater Unified School District? Wasn’t That an Issue in the Last Election? (‘It is, by the way, the board’s obligation to oversee (literally, to supervise). Candidates who will not speak openly and plainly of officials before an election, but instead only sotto voce among themselves and their allies in the community, have not presented serious matters seriously. Incumbents who have said too little in the public meetings they have for years attended have similarly failed in their obligation to transparent, responsible government. Talking to your friends and cronies is not good government. Scheming with a few trolls is not good government. Crafting tactics to see what sticks is not good government. There are no monarchs or aristocrats here, and no secret rituals. We have a Whitewater Unified School District and not a Whitewater United Magic Kingdom’).
The Pool (‘The rational course is a settlement that assures ongoing operation at minimal cost while further discussions on medium and long-term solutions are crafted. A reduction in political temperature — down to, let’s say, negative 30 Fahrenheit — would serve this community well’).
Saturday in Whitewater will be partly sunny with a high of 78. Sunrise is 5:25 AM and sunset 8:35 PM for 15h 09m 57s of daytime. The moon is a waning gibbous with 66.6% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1850, James Jesse Strang, leader of an estranged Mormon faction, the Strangites, was crowned king (the only man to achieve such a title in America):
When founder Joseph Smith was assassinated, Strang forged a letter from Smith dictating he was to be the heir. The Mormon movement split into followers of Strang and followers of Brigham Young. As he gained more followers (but never nearly as many as Brigham Young), Strang became comparable to a Saint, and in 1850 was crowned King James in a ceremony in which he wore a discarded red robe of a Shakespearean actor, and a metal crown studded with a cluster of stars as his followers sang him hosannas. Soon after his crowning, he announced that Mormonism embraced and supported polygamy. (Young’s faction was known to have practiced polygamy, but had not at this time announced it publicly.) A number of followers lived in Walworth County, including Strang at a home in Burlington. In 1856 Strang was himself assassinated, leaving five wives. Without Strang’s leadership, his movement disintegrated.
Friday in Whitewater will be mostly sunny with a high of 78. Sunrise is 5:24 AM and sunset 8:35 PM for 15h 11m 03s of daytime. The moon is a waning gibbous with 76.2% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1832, during the Black Hawk War, General Atkinson leads his entire militia, which includes future presidents Abraham Lincoln and Zachary Taylor, to a camp just south of Palmyra.
This libertarian blogger’s list of general topics is plain, but even then priorities are necessary. SeeWhat Ails, What Heals.
Commentary, or any participation in civic life, should be principled, methodical, and prioritized.
It’s this last requirement — a balance between addressing harms and promoting better outcomes, and a priority ordering within each — that’s often missing. See Heals & Ails, General & Particular, Public & Private:
In a community requiring extraordinary care, a critique must be devoted principally to what ails over what heals (to staunch the worst injuries in the community), to the general over the specific (as precepts themselves will be unclear), and to public over private action (as government action will have grown excessive or distorted). In a healthy society, more time can be devoted to what heals over what ails, the specific over the general, and private over public action.
Some attention must be given across categories, but a person’s primary attention should be focused as if a triage.
From a conceptual list of maladies and treatments a person can make his or her way to specifics, and through a list one can establish priorities that respect the boundaries between public and private, acknowledging the importance of the later over the former.
There’s a tendency in Whitewater for people to flit from issue to issue, supposed crisis to crisis. For example, is there a need to address the substantive quality of a Whitewater public education, an athletic field, or a pool? Is there a need for housing, to address poverty, or to improve the lakes, etc.? These and other matters are important, but which matters more, and in which order should they be addressed?
One would prefer to focus on what heals, so much as one can, yet cannot overlook what ails. It is not true, however, that every ailment is the same, or needs the same attention.
This applies to commentary, too: some matters require only a limited number of posts, but others require a long campaign, to be addressed again and again, either to attrit what is harmful or encourage what it helpful.
A reader recently reminded me that, in effect, one could not wait to address only a single major topic: they come along plentifully, of varying intensities.
Triage is not inaction, but prioritized action.
And so, and so, one has to choose: what negatives must be addressed in what order, and what positives should be promoted in what order?
Tuesday, July 11th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building:
Family/Comedy/Drama
Rated PG-13
1 hour, 46 minutes (2023)
Judy Blume’s classic novel finally comes to the screen. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11 year old Margaret encounters new friends, new experiences, and growing up.
Starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
