Shakespeare or Verdi would have a field day with this. Heck, it's practically Wagnerian.

Was it a Julius Caesar production that got in trouble for presenting a character as Trump-like? Seems like a long time ago, but it must have been the last couple of years...

But, for example, the custodial and dining hall contractors at his work aren't getting paid and won't get back pay.

This is the big piece missing from the conversation, IMO. People keep saying "and government contractors," but I think that makes people think of like Blackwater, not the company that pays your custodians.

So, I ordered a Reuben from Starbucks with the mobile app using a reward on Wednesday, but when I got there to pick it up they were all out and the sandwiches they had available were not at all appealing so they said I could come back the next day and get one and they would remember me. Didn't make it there yesterday, but did today and they were still out of Reubens but I did successfully get a sandwich, and since I was there I also got a Mocha and a slice of Red Velvet Marble Cake. Which is all just to explain why I feel the need to say I AM WIRED - way more caffeine and sugar than I am used to today

WHEEEEEEEE!!!

I had the most enormous cupcake at a going-away party, after having fries for lunch with the goer-awayer, so I still feel uncomfortably full.

I'm trying to figure out what to carry with me to the march tomorrow. I can fit everything in my pockets, except for water, so is it worth carrying a bag? I kind of feel like yes. I wish I had one of those water bottle slings.

In other news, I just got a notification from Tumblr that one of my posts had been flagged for inappropriate content. It was from 7 years ago and was just this NY Times article: [link] I can see where a computer might be afraid that picture is dirty, but COME ON. (Also, the post had one (1) note, so it's not like anyone was seeing it anyway.)

Uh, really? Jeesh.

Water bottle slings are the bomb.

I bought an actual fanny pack for hiking, because I didn't want a full backpack (not even a small day pack) because I am contrary (and also because I'm not doing to be hiking more than 3-4 hours at a time anyway). It can carry a LOT of shit and is still compact: [link]

I bought a little fanny pack for band, which is awesome, but not tactical like that one! I do this kind of thing often enough that I should get my equipment together better.

not tactical like that one!

Ha! I had specific hiking needs, mostly (1) can hold water bottles, (2) can hold phone, and (3) can hold Luna bar and optional sandwich. I suppose I should throw in a small first aid kit, too, or at least some band-aids and kleenex. Maybe also a Swiss army knife.