Random 2/21/26

Random 2/21/26

When we applied for our passports, we got them almost immediately (I think it was under three weeks for all of them, even the one that took longest to arrive). It was incredible. Similarly, I renewed my car registration online on a Sunday and received the stickers by mail within the week. Wow! Is the country experiencing a red tape shortage or something?
BTW, car registration has gotten really expensive. The fee was 10% higher than the last time. That’s a big increase. I paid it. Whatever. But every time I’m hit with a higher bill–and that’s often–I can’t help wondering how long everyone can survive this death-by-a-thousand-cuts economy.
Livia is a teenager, and she and her friends have very teenager-y problems. She comes to me for advice. I am glad she does, but also deeply unsure of my qualifications. I know what it’s like to be a teenager, so empathy is no issue. Wisdom and maturity, however, continue to elude me.
“English Language” was recently included on a list of the 13 college majors with the highest unemployment rates. Big surprise.
The Great Valentine’s Debacle of 2026 involved an accidental snooze and a melted candy bar and a very big mess. Life isn’t hard enough now, it seems, and must be made worse–with chocolate. I get the irony and the humor. I just don’t particularly appreciate them at this time. Does the Universe not realize that I haven’t slept properly in months and am too tired for this ish?

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