This is a bit of trivia I find fascinating that I saw in Morning BrewThis is the first presidential election without a Bush, Clinton, or Biden on the ballot since 1976—when the first Star Wars was being filmed.

And the winner of that 1976 election is still alive. That’d be 99-year-old Jimmy Carter.

—Molly Liebergall, Cassandra Cassidy, Sam Klebanov, Abby Rubenstein, Neal Freyman

Biden has dropped out I have to admit I am glad, having to choose between someone I abhor and someone who was to old meant that probably I would have stayed home and I don’t think I am alone

Morning coffee time at the Park Coffee and Bread Company

Rest in Peace Bob Newhart

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Memories of Three Mile Island

• It appears that there is a new attempt to reopen the nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania as a little refresher Three Mile Island is the location of the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. History. On March 28, 1979, there was a partial nuclear meltdown of the Unit 2 Reactor. I was attending college in Shippensburg, Pa, about an hour southwest of Three Mile Island at the time. I remember there was talk of using the college as a temporary evacuation center in case they had to evacuate the surrounding area. Even though that seems pretty close for an evacuation center the prevailing wind is going eastward, so it did make some sense. This was before the internet and social media, so everything was word of mouth including all the rumours. Yes, there were a lot of rumors and a few conspiracy theories even back then. Despite what you may have heard people haven’t changed there have always been and will always be rumors and gossip.

Either because I am very brave or crazy I updated my phone to iOS 18. So far no major issues except the icons aren’t showing up in the library. After I reboot the phone they are showing. Then if I don’t use the phone for awhile, like when I am recharging they disappear. Sent Apple a feedback.

Flowers at the Tipsybean garden in Erie,Pa

Go Edmonton OILERS 🏒🥅

Morning coffee at Werner Books and coffee

He is Great But

Living in the eastern time zone meant that I didn’t get to see Luka Doncic play much until the playoff started. There were two things I noticed almost right away about him. First he is a great offense player, maybe the best in the NBA today (let the arguing begin); second he complains way too much about every call or non-call that he is involved in. Until he learns to control himself the sentence about him will always be, He is a great player, but…

Walk to Barnes and Noble

Scenes from Ember and Forge coffee shop in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania

From Baby Peggy to All Quiet on the set.

A few days ago, I watched a YouTube video on Baby Peggy, a child star of the silent film era. Yesterday, I finished watching the series Quiet on the Set. Sadly, after almost 100 years, when it comes to child stars, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Flowers on the way to shopping at Wegmans

Spring Blooms

Great players in any sport should be their greatest during crunch time. Embiid disappeared last night during the 4th quarter only scoring two baskets. I don’t blame him for this entirely, part of the blame lies with the coach. Embiid was not in playing shape after coming back from his injury. They should have controlled his playing time during the game, so that he was at his best during crunch time. 🏀

Currently reading: A Book of Bees by Sue Hubbell 📚

Today, I received an email with our lease agreement for a new apartment, then immediately received another email canceling that lease because it had already been rented out. Then, I received another email with a lease for a smaller apartment, which I filled out and signed. Moving is so fun (not)

While packing up the pantry today I discovered that my husband really likes can corn, there were at least fifteen cans of it. Most were on an upper shelf which I can’t get to unless I have a stepladder. Maybe he knows of an upcoming can corn shortage that I am unaware of.

Moving and I am afraid that the stuff I have is >then the # of boxes I have

Finished reading: The Monk by Tim Sullivan 📚

When you make a new friend, one of the first things you need to establish is each of your texting methods. Are you like my husband, who will answer text messages at some unknown time in the future, or are you someone who expects the person to text you back immediately?

If you like series about the search for justice, I recommend the Masterpiece series Mr Bates vs the Post Office. 📺

Made some fresh horseradish this morning. I would not recommend standing over it and taking a deep breath. Don’t ask how I know this.

Those of you living in the eclipse zone with pets, did they act differently when it occurred? #eclipse