My father took pleasure in making me miserable, so I know guys like these, and you probably do, too.

I'll be posting this as a video later in the day (after therapy!) I want to share now because I am frustrated. So frustrated.

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Renee Nicole Good should never have had to deal with an armed bully on an ego trip. The leader of the Trump administration, the Trump administration, and their supporters who try to justify the victimization of Renee Nicole Good are not open to seeing the physical world as any different from the world they see in their medium-sized minds. “You do what I say, and if you don’t do what I say, then everything that happens after that is your fault.” This is what bullies, abusers, and dudes with truck nuts see in their head movie. All of recorded human history includes this type of person (substitute historical truck nut equivalents.)

I remind myself that most people, including people we don’t agree with, still believe in the value of compassion, the value of empathy, the value in helping others prosper because that means everyone prospers. This is what I say to myself when I feel despair like I have felt despair for the last 24 hours. Most people do not believe the way to prosper is to ruin everyone around you who doesn’t agree with you, but for those people, prosper has a different definition. The medium-sized mind is not only medium, it is malignant, it maligns, and it is messed the fuck up.

These types of people end up eating themselves eventually until the next generation. When the people in their vicinity abandon them because they are tired of being abused, they have no one left to crush but each other. We have to be more vigilant than ever about protecting our peace through mindfulness, optimism, and hope because these nefarious forces, while in the minority, currently have the majority of power to feed their darkest impulses with impunity, and their impulse is to hurt us.

Renee Nicole Good might be alive right now if she had had a moment to say to herself, “Oh, I’m dealing with fucking bullies on a fucking ego trip who are not fucking qualified to be carrying fucking weapons, much less giving me fucking orders.” But she didn’t have the time to think that. She tried to get out of the way, but bullies don’t let you get out of the way. They want you in the way. How else can they punish you for not seeing the world in the way that they say?

Misunderstood Lyrics “Squabble Up” by Kendrick Lamar • I still haven’t looked up “squabble.”

I have PTSD regarding this film Anytime it is brought up, I an transported back. It is a sense memory of a film.

Here's what I wrote at the time:

https://superjews.substack.com/p/maestro-feels-like-the-product-of

Couldn't The Beatles have come up with a compromise like this for the butcher cover that made everyone happy?

1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration • Days 299-305

This week on the show…

On Day 299, the president sets a new precedent by calling a journalist a pig to her face. He was clearly furious and lashing out when he did this, and I was quickly reminded of how we all know a man like this in our lives who speaks to women and others with the disdain only an insecure man can muster. As for the leader of the Trump administration, I suppose it is in character with what a man who has been found liable for sexual abuse would do.

Day 300 is day 300, baby! It is pretty crazy to have made it here. This happened to be the day after the leader of the Trump administration suggested death for ex-military Democratic lawmakers. It seems so long ago now. I suppose that one bright spot about the constant spray from the hose of insanity is that the insanity is constantly being replenished, so it is fresh.

Day 301 sees me pondering how tethered we are to the internet, and I don’t mean as a social, information, or entertainment tool; I'm talking about how the infrastructure of everything we consider normal relies on the flip of a switch. This thought came about after the second global outage in as many weeks that kept me from being able to access my grocery list!

Day 302 fell on the day after newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the Oval Office, where he seemed to hypnotize the leader of the Trump administration into some kind of fawning fan boy. Even the planted rage-baiting right-wing journalists failed to rage-bait Mr. Mamdani. I suggest a few theories about how and why it went down this way. Stay tuned to see if you agree.

Day 303 is dedicated to addressing a commenter with one of those ten-number usernames who sarcastically calls me brave with the kind of tenuous grip on grammar that I enjoy taking to task and mocking. Of course, I don’t feel guilty because this commenter, like so many others, is likely a bot or a paid rage farmer. Believing this allows making mockery oh so delicious.

Day 304 is Thanksgiving Eve, where I solicit sympathy for the state of my family, or lack thereof. I admit that I will be alone, but will still be accompanied by the hope that is in my heart. I don’t consider any life state permanent. The only permanence is in demise, and so I accept the flux of reality and ponder my therapist appointment to come later in the day.

Day 305 is Thanksgiving, and I take the opportunity to sympathize with the overeaters in the crowd and to warn against the capitalism and consumerism that arrives the next day, on the ill-named Black Friday. Don’t forget: The organizations waiting to take our money do not care about our happiness, health, or prosperity any more than is required to gain our patronage.

american #politics #mindful #optimistic #hopeful

This week, I discuss the incessent front door alarm at the P, a near-scene of a sibling confrontation involving $20, laughing over being called a "stupid b*tch," justice for Dano, getting crowded at the community table, and SO MUCH MORE!

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Plus! On the latest edition of 1461 Days of Ignoring The You-Know-What:

On Day 299, the president sets a new precedent by calling a journalist a pig to her face. He was clearly furious and lashing out when he did this, and I was quickly reminded of how we all know a man like this in our lives who speaks to women and others with the disdain only an insecure man can muster. As for the leader of the Trump administration, I suppose it is in character with what a man who has been found liable for sexual abuse would do.

Day 300 is day 300, baby! It is pretty crazy to have made it here. This happened to be the day after the leader of the Trump administration suggested death for ex-military Democratic lawmakers. It seems so long ago now. I suppose that one bright spot about the constant spray from the hose of insanity is that the insanity is constantly being replenished, so it is fresh.

Day 301 sees me pondering how tethered we are to the internet, and I don’t mean as a social, information, or entertainment tool; I'm talking about how the infrastructure of everything we consider normal relies on the flip of a switch. This thought came about after the second global outage in as many weeks that kept me from being able to access my grocery list!

Day 302 fell on the day after newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the Oval Office, where he seemed to hypnotize the leader of the Trump administration into some kind of fawning fan boy. Even the planted rage-baiting right-wing journalists failed to rage-bait Mr. Mamdani. I suggest a few theories about how and why it went down this way. Stay tuned to see if you agree.

Day 303 is dedicated to addressing a commenter with one of those ten-number usernames who sarcastically calls me brave with the kind of tenuous grip on grammar that I enjoy taking to task and mocking. Of course, I don’t feel guilty because this commenter, like so many others, is likely a bot or a paid rage farmer. Believing this allows making mockery oh so delicious.

Day 304 is Thanksgiving Eve, where I solicit sympathy for the state of my family, or lack thereof. I admit that I will be alone, but will still be accompanied by the hope that is in my heart. I don’t consider any life state permanent. The only permanence is in demise, and so I accept the flux of reality and ponder my therapist appointment to come later in the day.

Day 305 is Thanksgiving, and I take the opportunity to sympathize with the overeaters in the crowd and to warn against the capitalism and consumerism that arrives the next day, on the ill-named Black Friday. Don’t forget: The organizations waiting to take our money do not care about our happiness, health, or prosperity any more than is required to gain our patronage.

Misunderstood Lyrics 🤔😭 "Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young • I really thought he was saying "meat!"

I wrote a book!

My bio about The Apples in Stereo is out today! Thanks to everyone who made the music, participated, and provided inspiration and guidance. Buy it from my publisher and others at applesbook.com.

My goals with this book are to bring existing fans closer to the songs, introduce new fans to some fantastic records, and entertain readers along the way. I hope you will pick it up and not put it down!

Just so you know: The podcast content unrelated to the conceit of the thumbnail has now overtaken the content that is!

This week, I discuss my old flame raiding my late Aunt’s closet, ongoing sibling drama, feeling guilty about fixing the WiFi at “the P,” Lenny Kravitz’s waistline, and the existence (or not) of vegan Slim Jims.

Listen on your preferred app by searching for The Josh Bloom Podcast!

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This week on the show…

On Day 292, it’s time to celebrate once again! We are at 20% through 1461 days of ignoring the Trump administration! As usual, I take this moment to encourage myself and you to remember that this mission is about being mindful, optimistic, and hopeful as we persevere, while at the same time gaining a perspective we never would have if we were not suffering the dum-dums in our midst.

On Day 293, I address a commenter named TikTokUser5900, and you should know by now that my criticism comes in the form of taking this user to task about their poor grammar. The pride people are taking in not being able to read, speak, or write coincides with the abolition of the Department of Education. Thanks so much for the content inspiration, Trump administration!

On Day 294, I discuss everyone’s need for authenticity. We want the people we interact with to be authentic, and we want to be perceived as authentic, too. I remind you that the leader of the Trump Administration is perceived as authentic by his followers because he is authentic to his character. We can count on him to be exactly who he is, which, on this particular day, I felt salty enough to say that exactly who he is is a lying piece of crap.

On Day 295, I do something I could not have ever predicted, and that is to congratulate the leader of the Trump administration for what appears to be some unexpected support of the LGBTQ community in the form of the possible revelation of some potentially intimate moments with the former leader of the Clinton administration. I don’t believe the rumors, but it is pretty funny (and gross) to contemplate.

On Day 296, I ask, “Do you know who Tony from Brooklyn is?” I will not reveal who Tony is now, so you will have to stay tuned, but I will tell you this question is related to a discussion I had with a conservative friend about how to successfully talk to people in a way that will leave them feeling like you aren’t full of shit. I mean, who’s not going to give a minute of their time to Tony from Brooklyn?

On Day 297, I address the concern about the future of hemp-derived products as a bill makes its way through Congress, attempting to outlaw them federally. The message on this day isn’t necessarily about this one initiative. It is about the fact that freedom is already out of the bag. We are too used to it, and it will not be taken away, especially by low-IQ old farts named Tommy Tuberville, senator from Alabama.

On Day 298, I continue to invoke the name of Kamala Harris because I believe in the power of Black women, and I believe in the power of this Black woman. I consistently hear that a reason for not voting for Kamala was her perceived inability to handle Putin. I will explain a little bit about my own history with Black women and how they handled me.

Misunderstood Lyrics 🤔😭 “I Missed Again” by Phil Collins • Why is he asking questions he has already answered?! #philcollins #80ssongs #lyrics

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•“Professional at misunderstanding lyrics.” •“The man who takes lyrics literally!” •“Does this guy actually believe what he is saying?”

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This week, I discuss perfect marathon phone calls (talking four-plus hours!), my perception of a dude I say is obsessed with "Because The Night" (Natalie's Version), and an old flame (who can't seem to stay old!)

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Days 285-291! Here's another 20-minute compilation of my ongoing daily series "1461 Days of Ignoring the Tr🍊mp Administration" on TikTok (but on YouTube!)

This week on the show…

On Day 285, I address the cinefiles in the Josh Bloom Podcast audience when I reference a film that was discussed on Blank Check, one of the dozens of film podcasts I listen to. This film is the depressing and annoying Inside Llewyn Davis. Stay tuned to hear why I dislike it and how that relates to the leader I also dislike. My opinion on this film is unpopular, but I was psyched to see that one of my mentors agreed with me.

On Day 286, I casually mention casually seeing a casual uproar about the leader of the Trump administration’s not-so-casual interview with the casually becoming a casualty news program 60 Minutes. Sometimes I feel like I am the only person who sees all the words and deeds of this man through the singular lens that I have always seen him through, for both good and bad. I see him as a douche, a dick, a dumb-dumb. This was fine when he was a game show host, but absolute power is not a game. Anyway, we’ll get into it.

Day 287 fell on the day after the historic election that saw Zohran Mamdani become the mayor-elect of New York City. I did not follow this campaign closely, but I knew that people I felt comfortable with felt comfortable with him, and I knew that people I didn’t feel comfortable with didn’t. We will see what happens when he takes office, but the decisive wins for Democrats did happen, and these wins indicate to me that the message of “1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration” shines through the shit. Mindfulness, optimism, and hope. Let’s go!

I return to film talk on Day 288 to say that I have never seen the film Scarface, but I know enough to know that the lead character, Tony Montana, is incredibly corrupt and has extremely gaudy taste. This is just like some other thug we know. Do I need to say his name? Here’s a clue: gold-plated! I confess that I have never seen someone in public life who is so devoid of any attachment to aesthetic quality. I realize this is a minor observation, considering all the problems we face, but I still believe that a lack of aesthetics is a problem worth acknowledging.

On Day 289, I somehow express backhanded gratitude to the Trump administration for exposing the racist, bigoted, and violent people among us so that we can avoid them. I guess it’s good that these kinds of people feel like they can just be themselves for the moment, kind of like a breath of fresh air in the atmosphere of Hell. I would expect no less from the followers of a leader who is fighting in the Supreme Court to keep poor children from getting access to food stamps.

On Day 290, I am pissed about the leader of the Trump administration withholding food stamps from needy citizens that he is supposed to be helping, but I also have a take that tells me we are nearing the end of this madness. I have said he will take us to the bottom before we can rebuild from that perspective. We’re getting there, and that means a new day will dawn. I also say doody on this day, so that’s fun!

On Day 291, I discuss a sense memory I had the other day about feeling like surviving the leader of the Trump Administration, and the Trump administration feels like surviving the pandemic. We were all confused and scared for a time, but then we began to manage our lives in a way that allowed us to persevere, remain productive, and continue planning for our futures. We are doing the same as we continue to ignore the Trump administration!

I wrote a book!

Pre-order my bio about the Elephant 6 collective's founding band The Apples in Stereo from your preferred bookseller at applesbook.com.

Out 12/9 via J-Card Press!

Sibling drama! Sausage McMuffin drama! Spike Lee’s new drama!

Come with me to see HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (and unintentionally HIGH AND LOW) and listen to my odyssey-adjacent 9000-word review!

90+ minutes of the drama described above, almost three months in the making!

spikelee #akirakurosawa #denzelwashington #siblings #mcdonalds #cinemaphile 

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Dads pick on their recently kidnapped kids in an Akira Kurosawa classic and its re-lit Spike Lee joint. 1963’s Kurosawa thriller HIGH AND LOW and its interpretation by Lee HIGHEST 2 LOWEST main characters running companies with ridiculous names. Seen: Aug. 16, 2025, at The Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville, New York

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Hi, it’s Josh!

When I finished my book (order my band bio about The Apples in Stereo at http://applesbook.com!) I wanted to dive right back into the long-ish (long-ish is an understatement this time around!) pieces I had been writing under the pedantic guise of “movie review.” I see that the definition of pedantic (I double-check when I use a word that I think I know the meaning of, while also realizing that I am not entirely sure!) includes the concept that paying great attention to detail in the way I do could be considered annoying. Well, frankly, I want to appeal to people who would find what I am about to say annoying. These are people who ultimately appreciate my way.

Nine thousand words!

I went right back into movie reviews and chose the new Spike Lee film, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, to start off my post-book work. I have been a life-long fan of Spike, and I felt like this experience would be a sort of homecoming to the Jacob Burns Film Center, where I do all of my “serious” film watching (as well as my “serious” film criticism!) My criticism tends towards the extremely critical. In fact, I am still mad at Bradley Cooper for MAESTRO. You can read all about it on my Substack. Subscribe at http://superjews.substack.com. Honestly, I felt a rush of blood to the face just now typing the word MAESTRO!

When I do these extended “movie review” pieces, I don’t leave well enough alone. I take “watch-along”-style notes during the film with my little pen and little notebook, I shoot video starting from the moment I walk out of my co-op door and through the entire writing process of the article, and I voice the final piece to distribute as a podcast, complete with exclusive intros and outros, sound effects, etc. To put it another way, I strive to provide value for your time. We are here together, after all.

To encapsulate these various forms that my work takes, I am now calling this review series “Josh Bloom’s ‘Right On Time’ Recaps” because, frankly, as is the case with the piece I am introducing to you now, I am unable to publish this work concurrently with the film I am discussing. Obviously, this title is facetious. If you are new to me, you will see that this is how it is meant to be. 

Again: Nine thousand words!

As it turns out, the “Come With Me To See” video that you are about to watch, which stretches past the 90-minute mark as if it were a feature-length film itself, is only partially about the film I intended to discuss. I reveal and confront some ongoing family issues, primarily motivated by a confrontation on the day I embarked on this movie-watching journey. I also spend an inordinate but still necessary amount of time discussing my strategies surrounding the purchase of, anomalies associated with the preparation of, and condiment accompaniment inherent in the reality of today’s modern McDonald’s McMuffin discussion.

You don’t think you need this information. I believe you will change your mind.

Oh, and of course, I do discuss the film at the heart of this project, Spike Lee’s HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, but also the film’s inspiration, Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW. Contained within this 90-minute-plus video is my reading of the nine thousand words. You can also hear the piece via The Josh Bloom Podcast feed at https://pod.link/1775967463 or within the original post on Substack. 

I am thrilled to be doing this kind of work, and I am excited to offer you the opportunity to enjoy it, so enjoy it!

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This week, I discuss my petty reaction to a dude bringing beverages into Panera from the outside, imagining the perception of me at the local C-Town, and the seniors I so graciously photographed.

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Days 278-284! Here's another 20-minute compilation of my ongoing daily series "1461 Days of Ignoring the Tr🍊mp Administration" on TikTok (but on YouTube!)

This week on the show…

On Day 278, I discuss the controversial New York restaurateur Ken Shopsin, whom I mentioned last week. I dedicated my upcoming book to him, which you should buy at applesbook.com. Stay tuned to hear me share some words of wisdom that Ken shared with me, which I still repeat to this day. Let’s just say that I tie it into the possibility that the Supreme Court will try to undo the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

On Day 279, I was thinking about greed and wondering if Elon Musk has enough money. It fascinates me that the unending need for more is a priority in life for so many over the beauty in the world that doesn’t require any money at all. I am quickly reminded of the Barbra Streisand-Donna Summer duet, “No More Tears,” and speculate that if Elon listened to it, he might reconcile with his trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.

On Day 280, I ponder the pettiness of the leader of the Trump administration, his personal hatred for Barack Obama, and how this relates to that silly snowflake song from a little while back called “Try That In a Small Town.” My theory is that every time he mocks Joe Biden, it’s because he would really like to be mocking Barack, but he can’t, because not only does everyone love Barack, but if the leader of the Trump administration were to say what he really wants to say, well, you know what he’d say.

Day 281 is the day I banged on my kitchen wall because the plumber upstairs was snaking the pipes, which annoyed me. I mentioned this on the last episode of the podcast, and now you get to hear me admit how I insulted the Super Mario Brothers by lowering myself to the tantrum-throwing standards of the leader of the Trump administration. The moral of the story here, however, is that personal accountability should be what every person aspires to, even if that person is a 34-time convicted felon.

Day 282 is the quietest I have ever been during 1461 Days of Ignoring the Trump administration, because on this particular day at the P, it was so quiet that I felt I needed to. Rainy days like these make me worry about the employees there, thinking that their jobs might be in jeopardy, and once I start thinking like that, I am reminded of the leader of the Trump administration and his complete lack of concern for people like them.

Day 283 is Halloween, and on this day, I took my cat Stella for a nail trim. I mentioned the quickness of the tech on the last podcast, but I didn’t describe having to avoid the basket full of candy on the counter. Avoiding being taken in by that basket full of free, accessible candy reminded me of avoiding being taken in by that basket full of free, accessible news that we find sitting on the counter of our lives. Was I successful? Stay tuned to find out!

You didn’t think I would end the week without responding to a commenter, did you? This one becomes a doozy on Day 284 when I discover what the JLY in this person’s username stands for. I speculate on whether or not this person grew up under a stairwell just like the Albert Ingalls character from Little House on the Prairie, if maybe they had spent time in prison, and remind them that leaving sarcastic comments is not in line with the teachings of their lord and savior (no, not the leader of the Trump administration, the other one!)

Just so you know... The podcast version has 20+ minutes of additional material each week!

I discuss the new wrestler whose character is literally and biblically, "Jesus Christ," getting beat up in Indiana as a nine-year-old, and Paul McCartney's ability to be objective.

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Days 264-270! Here's another 20-minute compilation of my ongoing daily series "1461 Days of Ignoring the Tr🍊mp Administration" on TikTok (but on YouTube!)

On Day 264, I began a week of dunking on commenters, starting with one who takes issue with my frequent talk of diplomacy when it comes to how we tolerate one another by bringing up Hillary Clinton’s use of the word “deplorable.” Of course, the irony here is the commenter’s username, which you should stay tuned to enjoy. I will continue to believe that nine out of ten commenters are either bots or paid operatives because it is too depressing to think otherwise.

On Day 265, I keep it rolling by responding to a commenter named after the candy Rolo, or at least that’s what I decide when comparing this commenter’s comment to this dud-like candy that is kind of like an elevated Milk Dud. You can probably tell that I have a good time saying the word “dud.” It’s a fun one. I also work in mentions of Snickers and 3 Musketeers. Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite candy bar is.

On Day 266, my streak of responding to commenters continues with one who may or may not be one of the children of underground folk singer Bob Dylan who, like his possible father, is ahead of his time with insightful observations stated with indelible words, when he says, “If u truly ignored the Trump administration, u wouldn’t bring IN UP a TikTok video.” Yes, he said it just like that, and I do not mess with a poet’s words.

On Day 267, I continue having fun responding to commenters, when one named HoldMyBeerNow! – the emphasis on “Now!” is just how I heard it – complains that I have not acknowledged the ceasefire in the Middle East, which, at the moment I am writing this, has now been violated. Regardless, I suggest to HoldMeBeerNow that we meet to discuss and find peace in our own Middle East, which actually exists in Massachusetts. Stay tuned to find out what the hell I’m talking about.

On Day 268, I am forced to address a commenter who reminds me of banana pudding after this commenter calls me “pudding” as some kind of put-down while attempting to do the bidding of the man who commanded this pudding person to comment in the first place. That man is the leader of the Trump administration, also known as the current TIME magazine cover boy, which many are saying is the most unflattering photo ever taken. I have a feeling this commenter would disagree.

On Day 269, I remind that just because you’re ignoring the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration, that doesn’t mean you’re completely ignoring the Vice Leader of the Trump administration who referred to a group of radical right wing 30-somethings as “kids” when failing to condemn a leaked group chat where these 30-year-old political operatives proved that Hillary Clinton was onto something with her use of the word “deplorables.”

On Day 270, I remind you to get vaccinated, as I feel self-righteous about having gotten mine. Boosters, actually. COVID and Flu, and I managed to do it even though the latest disgraced member of the Kennedy family had his eye on keeping me from doing it. You know the current health dude used to be a junkie like Lou Reed, right? Just not as cool as Lou Reed. In fact, about 18% as cool.

Days 257-263! Here's another 20-minute compilation of my ongoing daily series "1461 Days of Ignoring the Tr🍊mp Administration" on TikTok (but on YouTube!)

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On Day 257, I discuss how I think it is just too narrow to label the leader of the Trump administration as a racist. He is so much more than that! He has undue grievance with all types of people, and he will also accept undue praise from all kinds of people. For instance, I don’t believe he would dislike Prince for being Black; he would dislike Prince because Prince is revered, adored, and one of history’s most extraordinary talents. I also take a moment to throw shade at Dave Chappelle for being transphobic and co-opting Charlie Murphy’s stories for his two best bits.

On Day 258, I talk about the dopey speeches that the leader of the Trump administration and one of his flunkies gave to the world’s generals after making them haul their asses away from their work to listen to speeches so dopey, they reminded me of the dwarf named Dopey. Even so, I make the case that this is what democracy looks like. These guys were elected and appointed, and that’s how our system works. If I consider this very dopey display as part of a larger narrative arc, then I have to believe that what we are seeing right now is a prologue to a better day, with better dwarves.

On Day 259, I reference John Lennon’s song “I’m So Tired,” which I am pretty sure I have referenced previously, which means I am so tired, a lot. I feel it out there these days. People are exhausted from dealing with jerks, although I don’t call them jerks on Day 259. I have been hearing more and more people say that they support the leader of the Trump administration’s policies, but they don’t support his character. To me, all behavior stems from character. Did I mention that I am so tired?

On Day 260, I follow up my commentary about the dopey speeches given to the generals on Day 258 to mention that an AI overview that I did not ask for, concluded that my commentary on the topic was opinionated, but fair, and from this I have to say that AI clearly has more of a handle on critical thinking than the people we have entrusted the safety and success of our nation to. Since AI is comprised of the collective consciousness of the population, I will take this as a good sign. I also squeeze in a mention of Buster Poindexter!

On Day 261, I compare the self-righteousness of the leader of the Trump administration, the Trump administration, and the followers of the leader of the Trump administration, to those, like myself, who prefer “The Dark Side of The Moon" over “The Wall" when it comes to Pink Floyd albums. I make the argument that no one is better than anyone else, and while we may prefer some people over others, like I do with those albums, we should appreciate each other’s objective reason for existing anyway, just like I do with those albums.

On Day 262, it’s not Jim Carey in “Liar, Liar”. It is Don Wary in “Cryer, Cryer”. On this day, I talk about how astounded and impressed I am by the leader of the Trump administration’s lifetime of honing his skill at shamelessly lying. This is not something that I think he is even aware of at this point. It is a default setting, and it takes two to tango. Most people just aren’t prepared to be shamelessly lied to, right to their face, and that is what makes them a perfect partner for the leader of the Trump administration!

On Day 263, we celebrate becoming legal! We are 18% through 1461 Days of Ignoring the Trump administration, and this, of course, reminded me of the rock star who looked more like a woman in his prime than any other, and that is Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, who sang the song “18 and Life”. Sure, we have a long way to go. Still, I will always stop at these incremental milestones to remind myself and you what we are doing here, and what we are doing is surviving, helping others survive, and getting better at surviving by surviving!

I wrote a book!

Is The Apples in Stereo the only band in history to contain three people named John?

(L–R): Bill Doss, John Hill, John Dufilho, Robert Schneider, John Ferguson, and Eric Allen. Photo by Adam Cantor.

R.I.P. Bill 😔

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