in the same cell?

'Forced joy'? Yes, but there can still be real joy, even if harder to get to. It keeps us sane and strong.

I really appreciate your work, you're a good teacher and you keep the flame alive. Thank you.
But I'm feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of the posts. I understand you're in the middle of a book launch, but beware of exhausting your readers/listeners or becoming a parody.

I really appreciate your work, you're a good teacher and you keep the flame alive.
But I'm feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of your posts, etc.
I understand that on top of everything, you've got a new book, but please don't exhaust your readers/listeners or become a parody.

If he's flailing, he's failing

you have to report what a president says

Going to be puny compared to Red Square or N. Korea parades and not nearly as picturesque as a French one.
Possibility of rain.

Pretty puny compared to Red Square or N. Korea parades and in no way was picturesque as the French ones.

more likely are general uncertainty, cost of living, worries about tariffs, worries about social security, then maybe fascism. with respect, sometimes your points shake things up and are to the point, other times it feels self-important and indulgent

Sorry, this particular story was just about how he ducks and weaves. I get the criticism of the NYT and WaPo etc and take the stories for they're worth.

In California, much of the revenue from traffic enforcement goes to the state, so cities don't have a lot of incentive to beef things up