I think I have been blogging consistently for 15 years or so. In that time I have never had any post get more than the number of likes I got on this post on the Threads platform which is run by the folks of Instagram/Meta. This post about celebrating Hanukkah has gotten 928 plus likes and 44 replies That is what I call a viral response.
No blog post on any of the blogging platforms I have used has even come close to that number. I even use tags on my blog posts to reach a wider audience. I am just wondering if I have become stale to my blogging audience? This is just something I am wondering about.
Now SAG-Aftra is on Strike alongside the Writers Guild Of America
We love our shows. You know the stuff you like. It takes writers and actors to make those shows come to life. Actors and writers are now on strike to secure their future which is complicated by streaming, artificial intelligence, and other issues I don’t pretend to understand.
I am a fan of TV and always have been. I support the people who turn words into flesh, and the people who make magic in front of and behind the camera. May the writers and actors have a secure future and may they be compensated fairly and equitably. I hope all parties involved can negotiate a fair settlement so that actors and writers can return to work as soon as possible. Invest in your labor force and you will be rewarded.
If you feel you need help dealing with life and all the stuff that comes with it please ask for help. Too many people are in situations where they feel desperate and don’t know what to do. Whether it be professional help or a good friend reach out and take your mental health seriously. There are numerous resources you can take advantage of these days.
988 is a new phone number in America that recently went live to help people get help in a mental health crisis. Similar to 911, this line is dedicated to providing anyone in need of mental health assistance.
Time is slow when you want it to be fast. It’s fast when you want it slow. Time doesn’t go by our rules only it’s own. We are all waiting for something that takes its own time. A watch, a clock, a sundial are the keepers of time and we have to abide by. On this day I want time to go by swiftly but tomorrow perhaps not. It is all about time. Time does its own thing and there’s little we can do about it.
Tonight we were at a fast food restaurant waiting for our food and I started complaining about the wait and also the prices. Yep, I was a cranky jackass and I hate feeling like that. Sure getting older is inevitable but the attitude that goes with it is optional. I like to think of myself as a person who has an open mind, but these days I am just getting onery or something like that. Maybe it’s a good thing to share stuff and let myself feel.
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