Sunday, January 19, 2025
Yesterday, I was too optimistic about this area’s “warmish” January weather. Last night turned into a deep freeze. I must tread into the uninviting outdoors soon to care for my outside animals. Meanwhile, my early morning rituals of coffee and headlines remain unchanged.
Regarding headlines and wishing to follow state and local news more closely, I have subscribed to The Oregonian. Like many others, I can’t imagine what might occur nationally and internationally after tomorrow’s leadership change; however, staying abreast of local impacts is essential.
I’ll be engaging my brain in matters more local and specific. Local, as in political, social, and economic impacts to Oregon, and specific, as in studying math and art again. I’ve yearned to be good at math and art all my life. I have pursued and got a “leg up” on each but haven’t maintained a grip on either after periods of inactivity.
The famous saying, “All politics is local,” will be my near-focus, besides occasional outbursts if I can’t “pack it in.” Today, I’ll start by reading more from Amy Tan’s “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” enjoying her mastery of math and art–while imagining myself with similar skills.
Dear Friends: Shifting(s) in one realm may insist on shifting(s) in others. Diana
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