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@Tfmonkey, Ukraine is not beating the Russians back. Check some of the maps and live footage that folks like @Shlomo posts.

I was skeptical at first about the situation in Kursk and Ukraine when channels like Kings and Generals and other history or military analysis channels broke for Ukraine, but this is exactly what the regime does. They hit the big channels that people who are potentially interested in strategy and war watch.

This is a reminder to each of you who may not know: empty your dryer's lint trap every time (or at least check it). It might save you from causing a house fire.

Some Lofi lute for you lads and ladies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfzfIo99Toc

Some Scandinavian folk music with text for three languages:
"Herr Mannelig in Old Norse"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxW9ENax2o

To clarify: her home was stormed, but not until after she had fled.

In my opinion, it is more likely that a deal was cut with her to flee the country and the military was bribed or otherwise brought on the side of the soon-to-be PM. The larger point is that the overturning was NOT a people's lead revolution. This was implemented behind the public's eye.

I wanted to mention that there is more to the government replacement in Bangladesh. There were student protests, but it was minor news much like the protests in Kenya. The events of the PM, Sheikh Hasina, fleeing to India are murky; unlike Sri Lanka, the people did not storm her offices or burn her home. Her flight to India was announced at the same time that the head of the military announced and interim military government until a new PM was brought in, which ended up being the western shill.

I was at a specialist driving course recently.

All in attendance were males aside from one female. All the males' times for the course were 5-15 minutes. The female's times were 13-25 minutes, and each of her tests had more issues with hitting cones than other participants' tests. She constantly looked out of her window and was unable to use mirrors. I would not trust her with 22 tonnes hurtling down the road.

ServiceNow has a global outage. I suppose someone should open a ticket for that.

To those of you who appreciate Brahms: https://youtu.be/e35XH9mOorU?si=SYTo2g_UXTrrJIuT

I wanted to share this song with everyone because I hope it will brighten your day as it brightens mine. https://youtu.be/u8DvwHn5rl0?si=fMiDDT5e7MhjUs6Y

I notice amidst all the difficulties of the world that can be seen on our feeds, there is still time for friendly, good-natured, and wholesome support here.

Seeing honesty of opinions, unhindered interest, open support, or vehement disagreement in each other's views is one reason why I stay.

(This is after quizzing me on how I would handle situations and examining my hypothetical responses.)

I'd like some thoughts on some feedback I received from an individual who is training me in a leadership role for an organization to which I belong:

He stated that I say "please" too much to people who are under my authority in my role. He stated that I need to simply tell them what to do rather than asking them. To me, it makes more sense to use both but to tailor my speech to the person. Some people respond better to commands and others to requests.

Thoughts?

I'm close to completing another item on my bucket list. Now, it's just paperwork to finish because the creative effort is completed.

I will not stop in the achievement of my vision.

An addendum to my last:
I don't just mean a deep breath like you might be thinking at first glance.

I mean a breath so deep and full of love for the act that you feel like you have spent your life drowning and this breath is your first true breath of life. To pull that breath in so deep and so greedily that your stomach aches for the sweetness of its mingling in your lungs just as when you've run your heart to the breaking point and each gasp feels like it can't come fast enough...that is it.

Some evenings, the cool breeze and the warm sun make the air perfect, and I can't help but enjoy a deep breath of fresh air.
Is it a consumptive activity? Yes: the very best kind.

Don't forget to take a deep breath when the moment is right.

Today I was getting some things in town, and I saw a female in the market who possessed a cute face. I wanted to complement her, but I realized how many things could go horribly wrong simply because I wanted to express my appreciation for aesthetic features I found pleasing. It irks me that I must suppress my wholesome expressions and appreciations because this society is afflicted with the cancer of egalitarianism and is suffering its follow-on symptoms.

I will say this about creative endeavors: when you're not creating something, you feel stagnant. Life is so vibrant and integrated when the muse is upon you.