Sent over the code via FB messenger since I don’t think I have your email address.

askye, ugh. Just ugh. Good on you for doing something about it though.

HATE Salesforce. It claims to do everything, but they LIE.)

Haaaaate. The absolute worst.

Well, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra removed the DEI page from their website, and they just announced the Pops schedule for next season (much later than they usually announce it), and it's got several of the "celebrate America" type programs that Trump's NEA had requested. It does include a few Black artists, but the past few seasons have had several programs specifically focused on African-American music, and those are conspicuously missing from the new season. (The regular orchestra -- which is the same people as the Pops, just wearing different jackets, but it's treated as a separate thing -- does have a few programs like that, which they usually don't have. I'm wondering if there's something going on with moving funding money around.)

There's a Harlem Renaissance concert this weekend. I'd been meaning to buy a ticket for that -- now it looks like it might be my last chance for a while to see something like it.

Also, one of the traditions for years (I think several decades) has been Classical Roots, where the orchestra partners with local Black church choirs, dance groups, and other groups like that. That's not listed for next year at all. I commented on their Facebook page to ask if it will still be held.

That really sucks. Cincinnati Symphony has been a leader in this space.

Yes, it really would be that simple if the content teams didn't have to work in Salesforce. Yes, really.

Hard agree!! Hate Salesforce with the white hot passion of a thousand suns

My experience with Salesforce is minimal, but enough to concur.

We went to a Miami Heat v Houston Rockets game last night. A family friend plays for the Rockets so we were cheering for the opposition. They won 98 to 102. Amen had an absolutely awesome game, which was nice since so many friends and family were there. So that was cool, and I didn't get home until 1 AM, which is super party hardy for this old lady.

Both teams' colors are black and red, and I only regret not surreptitiously taking pictures of the fan outfits. Latin women, body proud, black and red leather, wow! Who knew corsets were a thing at basketball games? I mean, there were some hot men too, but the women were outstanding. So my takeaway from the game is basketball fun, Latina fans super sexy.

Please indulge me in a little ltc bragging. These are her teacher’s comments on her most recent report card “F continues to amaze me with her talent in all curriculum areas. She is the most engaged reader in the class by far and is totally committed to understanding every new math concept.”

That's wonderful, sj! To excel in both language and math is impressive. You and TCG should be very proud.

On the little verbal standardized tests shes has she's usually at the 97th or 98th percentile in verbal skills and 85th percentile in math skills. She definitely prefers to read, but she's still above average in math. The "committed to understanding" is the part I'm the most proud of because she can definitely have the tendency to not want to try things that don't come easy to her (which she definitely gets from me), and we've worked really hard to break her of that tendency.

I got an answer from their Facebook page, and the orchestra will still be having the Classical Roots concert, so at least there's that.

That is fantastic, sj. Good for ltc!