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1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration • Days 334-340
Hi, it's Josh.
Mindfulness. Optimism. Hope.
“1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration” is the series in which I endeavor to remind myself — and you, if you feel like it — to remain mindful, optimistic, and hopeful during these challenging 1461 days. We are living in trying times that are trying to take our time away from living. The goal with this show — beyond entertainment — is to reclaim that time, regain my mind, and focus on what is important.
I am not a self-help guru, I'm just trying to help myself.™
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This week on the show...
On Day 334, I reflect on dudes who outfit their oversized pickups with truck nuts, an appropriate accessory considering the mental state of the vehicle’s driver. These thoughts were brought about after the murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of a dude who didn’t get Daddy’s love. Don’t worry, I still believe that humans are compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to prosperity for all. That said, some people are like a bad food court: “straight garbage.”
On Day 335, I am contemplating the song “Changes” by David Bowie on the anniversary of his passing. I wonder what it takes to change and how change is the only way I know to keep what has happened in Minneapolis from happening throughout the nation. I acknowledge that change is one of, if not the most, difficult challenges any person can face, especially when it may mean losing friends, family, or even your own identity. If David Bowie could do it, I think I can, too.
On Day 336, we celebrate making it to 23% of 1461 days of ignoring the Trump administration. I happened to be at the beloved Black Cow Coffee Company on this day, an environment where awesome people are not willing to sacrifice mindfulness, optimism, and hope just because the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration seem to thrive on making people’s lives miserable. I also mention the Jim Carrey film The Number 23 for no reason at all other than the title.
On Day 337, I am still thinking about Minneapolis. Of course, my thoughts drift to Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince. I opine about what sexy words he might say about his city today. Frankly, I am sadly satisfied by the idea that he didn’t live long enough to see the shambles. I guess I am glad that the perpetrators of the ruinous behavior we have seen in the city will never be able to appreciate or enjoy the brilliance of Prince or any art or artists. You have to have a heart to connect with art.
On Day 338, I contemplate how truly screwed we are, but screwed in a good way! What I mean is that we are going to have to collectively figure out what to do with ourselves once we survive the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration, which we will do. Sometimes it feels like there is an assault on our way of seeing the world, but we are learning from this experience, and it will make us all better able to connect with each other on the other side. Maybe!
Day 339 falls on the one-year anniversary of my first post in this series. I leave it to you to do the math because I am not good at math, even though I probably would be if I applied myself or cared. I leave that kind of discipline to leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life we celebrate on this day of the year. I recount a personal story of racism in my neighborhood, not to undermine the positive message, but to remind that to find bigotry, we actually have to look for it, and I am glad that bigotry (and math) still does not feel like it is looking for me.
On Day 340, I get a little frustrated as the media continues to not quite get it when it comes to reporting about the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration. I believe there is no governance going on here. There is simply the use of the levers of governance to enact grievance. If the media reports on what appears to be this very simple fact, then they will not have anything else to report on, however, and reporting is a daily endeavor that makes big money. I get it, but I’m going to keep pointing it out.
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Thanks for listening!
Follow the 1461 Days of Ignoring with Josh Bloom podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast app!
Watch a compilation of the daily videos that this week’s episode of the show is based on over at YouTube.
Follow The Josh Bloom Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast app!
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If you enjoy my work and want to support me, please consider a Substack subscription, or you can Buy Me A Coffee!
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Let's connect! Visit me everywhere for everything at superjews.com or iamjoshbloom.com.
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More about Josh:
I published my first newsletter before the age of ten, written using my next-door neighbor’s typewriter, copied with carbon paper, and distributed to mailboxes on my bicycle.
One of my first stories was the obituary of John Belushi. Strange for a ten year old? Yes!
I'm serious about not taking life too seriously.™
❤️ 🏳️🌈 ✡️ 🧘♂️ 🥯 🍔 🍩
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By Josh Bloom1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration • Days 334-340
Hi, it's Josh.
Mindfulness. Optimism. Hope.
“1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration” is the series in which I endeavor to remind myself — and you, if you feel like it — to remain mindful, optimistic, and hopeful during these challenging 1461 days. We are living in trying times that are trying to take our time away from living. The goal with this show — beyond entertainment — is to reclaim that time, regain my mind, and focus on what is important.
I am not a self-help guru, I'm just trying to help myself.™
+++
Follow The “1461 Days of Ignoring with Josh Bloom” Podcast!Choose Your Preferred Podcast App
This week on the show...
On Day 334, I reflect on dudes who outfit their oversized pickups with truck nuts, an appropriate accessory considering the mental state of the vehicle’s driver. These thoughts were brought about after the murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of a dude who didn’t get Daddy’s love. Don’t worry, I still believe that humans are compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to prosperity for all. That said, some people are like a bad food court: “straight garbage.”
On Day 335, I am contemplating the song “Changes” by David Bowie on the anniversary of his passing. I wonder what it takes to change and how change is the only way I know to keep what has happened in Minneapolis from happening throughout the nation. I acknowledge that change is one of, if not the most, difficult challenges any person can face, especially when it may mean losing friends, family, or even your own identity. If David Bowie could do it, I think I can, too.
On Day 336, we celebrate making it to 23% of 1461 days of ignoring the Trump administration. I happened to be at the beloved Black Cow Coffee Company on this day, an environment where awesome people are not willing to sacrifice mindfulness, optimism, and hope just because the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration seem to thrive on making people’s lives miserable. I also mention the Jim Carrey film The Number 23 for no reason at all other than the title.
On Day 337, I am still thinking about Minneapolis. Of course, my thoughts drift to Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince. I opine about what sexy words he might say about his city today. Frankly, I am sadly satisfied by the idea that he didn’t live long enough to see the shambles. I guess I am glad that the perpetrators of the ruinous behavior we have seen in the city will never be able to appreciate or enjoy the brilliance of Prince or any art or artists. You have to have a heart to connect with art.
On Day 338, I contemplate how truly screwed we are, but screwed in a good way! What I mean is that we are going to have to collectively figure out what to do with ourselves once we survive the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration, which we will do. Sometimes it feels like there is an assault on our way of seeing the world, but we are learning from this experience, and it will make us all better able to connect with each other on the other side. Maybe!
Day 339 falls on the one-year anniversary of my first post in this series. I leave it to you to do the math because I am not good at math, even though I probably would be if I applied myself or cared. I leave that kind of discipline to leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life we celebrate on this day of the year. I recount a personal story of racism in my neighborhood, not to undermine the positive message, but to remind that to find bigotry, we actually have to look for it, and I am glad that bigotry (and math) still does not feel like it is looking for me.
On Day 340, I get a little frustrated as the media continues to not quite get it when it comes to reporting about the leader of the Trump administration and the Trump administration. I believe there is no governance going on here. There is simply the use of the levers of governance to enact grievance. If the media reports on what appears to be this very simple fact, then they will not have anything else to report on, however, and reporting is a daily endeavor that makes big money. I get it, but I’m going to keep pointing it out.
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Thanks for listening!
Follow the 1461 Days of Ignoring with Josh Bloom podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast app!
Watch a compilation of the daily videos that this week’s episode of the show is based on over at YouTube.
Follow The Josh Bloom Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast app!
+++
If you enjoy my work and want to support me, please consider a Substack subscription, or you can Buy Me A Coffee!
+++
Let's connect! Visit me everywhere for everything at superjews.com or iamjoshbloom.com.
+++
More about Josh:
I published my first newsletter before the age of ten, written using my next-door neighbor’s typewriter, copied with carbon paper, and distributed to mailboxes on my bicycle.
One of my first stories was the obituary of John Belushi. Strange for a ten year old? Yes!
I'm serious about not taking life too seriously.™
❤️ 🏳️🌈 ✡️ 🧘♂️ 🥯 🍔 🍩