Journal entry. New Year’s Eve 2022

Thinking about the “you always start things and then quit them” knock against so many, including, yes, me.
This is a good thing. Or can be.
Being insatiably curious is GOOD. Trying new things is GOOD. Moving on, taking those bits of knowledge and experience with you: GOOD. …This criticism should be more ridiculous on its face. It’s like criticizing someone for trying on clothes.

John in the Star Club Tapes: No Mr. Lewisohn, he is not charming

“John— we need to talk about John Lennon on this recording. These recordings. Because he’s uh— he’s- he’s- he’s belligerent. Um, he’s under the influence of— I’m sure he’s under the influence of Prellies. Probably drink, as well. Um, he’s beguiling, he’s rude. He’s still charming. He’s— I mean he’s not horrible. He’s just —yeah— he’s just edgy!” -Mark Lewisohn

UVALDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE*

With all available radio transcriptions, so while it’s technically a timeline, we’re starting to get a better picture now.

As Arbery trial starts, Glynn County seeks accountability

A six-month investigation of Glynn County police records and court documents by The Current show a persistent lack of accountability among county law enforcement that stretches back a decade. Between 2010-2019 the district attorney’s office declined to prosecute a single county police officer. Glynn police officers have been involved in at least six controversial shootings and named as defendants in at least a dozen civil lawsuits alleging misconduct, including racial profiling and wrongful death.