Random(ish) thoughts

Since January 20, I find:

It takes way less time to read the newspaper. During the Trump years, I’d start The Washington Post and an hour later not yet be done with the first section. Today I whisk though it. I’ve always, and still do, love newspapers. But I think this development is a good one.

I spend far less time on Twitter

It’s been weeks since I’ve blurted out, “did you hear what he just said? Idiot!”

When I started this blog, I intended to write about various topics of interest to me — grandkids, language, and politics. Since Trump entered the political space I’ve had problems writing anything but about Trump! Even I got bored with myself. But, I promised I wouldn’t get used to the crazy Trump times and would not accept him as “normal” in any sense of the word. So, Trumpapalooza in the blog.

I haven’t had a cup of covfefe since November.

I’ve noticed that weather maps from the National Weather Service are no longer highlighted with Sharpies.

Still, though, he’s “gone” at least at the moment, and it almost feels like he never was.

The words I never thought would appear in the same sentence: Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.

We’ve heard very little about any planning for Trump’s library, but it seems improbable that he won’t have one. I mean, He can build a building dedicated to…himself, brand it with the Trump name….and it’s expected!