Detroit wasn’t the audience for the comments about Detroit; it was an audible dog-whistle for the deeply racist areas of Northern Michigan, West Michigan and even some parts of the metro area.

The best part was her saying, “Okay, but how was the rest of your day?” It was the first thing I did when I got to the office so that pretty much set the tone.

Me: The passage of time reassuring me that the world didn’t end because of this mistake? Her: Moo Deng

Had a “reply all” mishap at work yesterday. Message wasn’t inappropriate but I accidentally let a lot of people know I’m hoping to move to a different role. Processing the cringe this morning at breakfast, my daughter/life coach says, you know what will make you feel better? 🧵

Probably more YA level but Topaz, the stepmother in I Capture the Castle, is eccentric and artistic and has a good relationship with her stepchildren.

I find Threads confusing. However, I also find multiplication tables and the off sides rule in soccer confusing so it might be me.

My dad sounded down when I called today and told me that he just broke up with the old friend he joined the Air Force with in 1954. The friend voted for DJT and dad told him he’d betrayed the oath they took to defend the Constitution. Honestly not sure how I feel about this.

Marking milestones - installed a full-length mirror in my 10-year-old’s room today so she doesn’t have to run into my room to check her fit in the morning. Also raised her wall hooks by 24” because the girl is as tall as me.

What??? Yay!!!

My appointment to my city’s zoning board of appeals (as an alternate) is being voted on tonight. In preparation for my move into civic life, I bought a dog license and replaced the library book said dog ate last spring.