We were in Aruba last week where mask mandates have been relaxed — leaving decisions to each establishment and individuals.
I noticed two signs on entrances: “Masks Requested” and “Masks Required”. “Requested” and “Required” - Two similar words differentiated by a few letters but with such different meaning - literally and philosophically.
I saw Ali Stroker, the only performer in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, shine brightly in concert Saturday. Ali won her Tony in 2019 as best supporting actress in Oklahoma. She has an incredible story. After a car accident, Ali has been paralyzed from the chest down since she was two.
I can’t stop watching the news. Whatever device is near me right now, I am watching news reports. I share Rona’s sentiments from yesterday. Sometimes there is nothing else that seems right to talk about.
As bloggers we are supposed to refrain from writing about political issues. In fact, I had another blog written to be posted for today. But the topic seemed trivial considering what we are witnessing happen in Ukraine. And so, I cannot stop myself from sharing my feelings about the horrors that are occurring in Ukraine.
Saturday’s Gotham blogger and websmaster last week inspired this commentary.
Quite simple it involves 85 tunes. Across 1/4 of a day!
Yesterday, Fred identified a positive result of social media in today's crazy world. It's ability to shine a spotlight on what is happening right in the middle of an invasion and the rise of an unlikely leader.
But there's so much more of what's happening inside of social media, particularly Facebook.
Whatever the pluses and minuses may be, Social Media has potent, unprecedented power.
How else could Zelensky have bravely proclaimed for all the World to hear and admire “I need ammunition, not a ride”?
Nobel Peace Prize!