Had a birthday giftcard from last year try getting a massage, and wow that actually worked wonders to de-stress the body. Helped more than I expected in incrementally regaining mental bandwidth amidst the firehose of news (as well as severely limiting in-take to certain days of the week).

The most sane post-mortem on Nov. 6th I’ve found came from WA Rep. Maria Gluesenkamp Perez in a “Future of the Dems” panel. Also, the student questions are cathartically incisive. Down-to-earth chatter helped scrape back some reason in the whirlwind.

Think I’ve got a good foothold to call my Rep about regarding NOAA/NWS/FEMA about since the past 3 years have been markedly destructive. Early warning for storms has not only been life-saving personally, but helped us assist neighbors with preparedness when time permits.

Planning a much needed impromptu nature trip this weekend. It will be good to have time in the sun.

EDIT: To add another positive, finishing up Le Guin’s “The Left Hand of Darkness”. Really enjoying the TV Shows “Common Side Effects” and “This Fool” for lighter comedy.