Day 3990: It’s inevitable

It’s inevitable that I would read an opinion piece in the Washington Post with a title like this one:

It’s inevitable that I would have trouble sleeping last night after reading that and the comments that followed, including, “ How can something be increasingly inevitable? Isn’t that like being a little bit pregnant?” (Inevitably I thought, “Or very unique.”)

It’s inevitable that people are going to fortune-tell and catastrophize about the future. It’s inevitable that sometimes they’ll be right and sometimes they’ll be wrong.

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It’s inevitable that I’m going to share images like these in this daily blog.

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It’s inevitable that the Daily Bitch has something relevant to add.

Here’s what I find when I search for “it’s inevitable” on YouTube:

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It’s inevitable that I express gratitude at the end of this blog post to YOU!

Day 3861: What connects us

In these divisive times, it’s helpful to focus on what connects us, which I get to witness six times every week in my therapy groups.

Do you see what connects us in my images for today?

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Here’s what I find when I search for “what connects us” on YouTube.

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As always, I am very grateful to be connected to YOU!

Day 3835: I forgot

I forgot the whole routine, but Steve Martin used to talk about committing crimes and the defense of saying “I forgot!” “I forgot that doing that was a crime!”

I forgot what the crime was, but it doesn’t matter.

Yesterday, I forgot to write more for the book I’m doing with my friend and fellow psychotherapist Megan, but I’ve already written some notes about it today. I forgot how to work on a shared document in Google Docs but maybe somebody will remind me.

Whenever somebody says to me “I forgot what I was saying,” I reply, “Don’t worry. It’ll come back to you.” And it almost always does.

Older people forget that they also forgot things when they were younger and often panic when they forget, assuming it means they are exhibiting signs of dementia. I forgot to maintain data about how seldom it’s dementia and how often it’s just the normal experience of forgetting nouns and names as people grow older.

I forgot the exact title of the new Indiana Jones movie and I’m looking forward to seeing that today.

I forgot to mention that my motto is from Raiders of the Lost Ark: “I’m making it up as I go along.”

I forgot the exact phrasing of that quote, but I found this on my Facebook page:

I forgot that the actual quote is: “I don’t know; I’m making this up as I go.”

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I forgot to capture more images on I Forgot Day yesterday.

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I forgot to compliment my mirror today, so “Hello, gorgeous!”

Here’s the Steve Martin routine about “I Forgot.”

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I forgot how relevant that routine from the 1970s was to these days, when millionaires don’t pay taxes.

I forgot to take any good photos of gratitude yesterday, but thanks to Steve Martin, Megan, Indiana Jones, my sister-in-law Tammy who collects sea glass and who hosted a wonderful barbecue yesterday, my followers on Twitter, and those who didn’t forget to visit my blog today, including YOU!

Day 3834: International Jokes

Yesterday, on International Joke Day, I asked this question on Twitter:

My last question for the (International Joke) day: Who is an international joke?

Because of international joke Elon Musk, I can’t access that question on Twitter at the moment …

… but I can share some of the answers (which I gathered before my “rate limit” was quickly exceeded this morning).

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Do you see any international jokes in the other images I was able to capture for today?

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On I Forgot Day, I’m going to forget about international jokes Musk, Trump, Putin, and the Supreme Court as I, without limits, work on my book and joke with my husband Michael’s family.

Here’s what I find when I search for “international jokes” on YouTube:

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Thanks to Dawn Wong, Wes Anderson, sane people on Twitter, and everyone else who helped me create this International Jokes post, including YOU!

Day 3821: Juneteenth

Today is Juneteenth and here are some descriptions of the day from Wikipedia, the New York Times, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture:

Let’s see if the Daily Bitch is celebrating Juneteenth.

Maybe next year.

Here are the World Observances and Holidays listed for today:

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for Juneteenth:

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Thanks to Vox for that video and to all who have visited this blog on Juneteenth, including YOU.

Day 3676: Shocking

My husband Michael and I have been watching Deadwood, which was considered shocking when it debuted in 2004 for its extremely profane language. I assumed the language wouldn’t be shocking now but, much to my amazement, it still is.

Why is the language shocking to me? I think it’s because of the shocking anger and cruelty of several of the main characters. Somehow, despite all the anger and cruelty around us, it’s still shocking.

While I work towards acceptance and peace of mind, I’m grateful I still find some things shocking — shocked seems better than numb.

Do you see anything shocking in today’s blog post?

Okay, you bitches, here’s Randy Rainbow and his latest masterpiece about shocking behaviors in the USA House of Representatives.

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Thanks to all who helped me create this shocking post, including YOU.

Day 3674: Bots

Last week, I chatted with a Jane Austen bot, who was witty, polite, and interested in my college thesis (which was about judgment in the novels of Jane Austen).

Because I knew she was a bot, I didn’t return for further conversation. I do prefer interacting with non-bots after all (even if they’re not as interested in my thesis).

Do you see bots in my images for today?

Because I’m not a bot, I’m feeling angry and sad about the latest mass shooting in the USA. I wish the non-bots in Congress would do more to prevent this ongoing and horrifying loss of life.

Here’s what I find when I search for “bots” on YouTube.

What are your thoughts and feelings about this bots post?

Human thanks to all my non-bot readers, including YOU.

Day 3658: Speakers

Speakers are all over the news lately. What speakers can you find in today’s blog post?

This speaker assumes that someone will speak up about National Cuddle Up Day occurring simultaneously with National Bean Day.

Here’s what I find when I search for “speakers” on YouTube.

Thanks to all the speakers that helped me create today’s blog post, including YOU!

Day 3628: Overreacting

I notice that I’m overreacting these days about

• filling out forms (like renewing my passport),
• mistakes,
• aches and pains,
• ongoing decisions I need to make about our shower remodel,
• money issues,
• all the things that could possibly go wrong everywhere,
• imagined criticisms and slights,
• my weight,
• TV shows,
• people who don’t vote the way I would,
• the news cycle, and
• the weather.

Do you see overreacting in my images for today?

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “overreacting.”

If you are overreacting, you’re not alone.

Gratitude modulates my overreacting, so thanks to all who follow my daily reactions in this blog, including YOU.

Day 3602: Waiting

As I was waiting last night for more results from the USA mid-term elections, I posted this on Twitter:

If you’re waiting for quotes about waiting, here they are:

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Do you see waiting in my images for today?

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Traditions are important, and shit you not — I traditionally refer to this song when I talk about waiting:

I’ll be waiting for your comments about this “waiting” post.

If you’re waiting for my gratitude for you, here it is.