Another week in the books for 2025. A productive one and fun one. A week of extremes, sadness and joy. My week of exercise was also up and down unlike the previous consistent weeks. Maybe this coming week I can work to restore a balance in life.
Social Media
Not that it affects me, but it seems to be near the top of many concerns today is the Tik Tok ban. In short if experts say it’s a risk, let’s mitigate it. Even if it comes alive again, I won’t be joining.
A good friend of mine this morning started a discussion about dropping Facebook. Boy would l like to. And I may one day but right now it provides connections to a lot of old work friends of over 5 decades through alumni groups and a few old friends no longer living in the area. And of course, the occasional posts I see from family.
That is tough to disconnect from now, but as time has moved on this past year it has become less important. I don’t find myself even checking it each day.
Weather
I haven’t seen the snow I expected. So either it’s coming later than forecasted, or isn’t going to be much of anything when it comes. Whatever does come down I’ll clean immediately because it will get frozen tonight.
The real cold weather gear is coming out. The big gloves, scarf, heaviest coat and 1 piece insulated suit. Oh, the knit hats and hoods will also be employed.
Please stay safe this coming week, dangerous cold is on its way.
Politics
Some interesting times ahead. But that is true no matter who is in power. I’ll continue to support some issues I believe in. I’ll continue to vote at every opportunity. I’ll be doing more reading than listening to the talking heads.
As always, I’ll try to find out what the truth is. A mission harder and harder as time goes on.
Sports
I picked both winners yesterday and hope for the Ravens and Rams today. Not that I’m gambling apart from the small bet I make with my son to just stay in touch each week.
It was disappointing to see a less than optimal effort by the University of Maryland men’s basketball team. Yes it’s good to get that victory but they won’t compete with the Top 20 teams playing that way. But there is always the next game, to turn it around.
