An apology to of us who wished to see me in Halifax this coming weekend — sadly, given the present governmental shitshow right here in America, air journey is getting a bit dicey proper now what with the very fact now we have no authorities. We now have air site visitors controllers and TSA of us with out pay. Delays and cancellations are manner up. Issues of safety, probably up as properly. Safety checkpoints — like some at Philly airport — are closing down, which solely gums up the works extra. And Sean Duffy is threatening to close down components of American airspace (??) and as such, my household has determined it’s not one of the best thought for me to be touring overseas at this actual second in time, and I can’t afford any further days to the journey given stuff happening right here at residence. Soooo, that left me with the uncomfortable choice to overlook a conference that I adored the final time I would like, and likewise lacking attending to see readers and associates. It sucks, and I’m unhappy, nevertheless it felt like the proper choice, and one made additionally to restrict worries and concern with my household proper now. It’s silly! I hate this silly fucking authorities and I’d like issues to return to regular now, please. No less than yesterday’s election offered a much-needed enhance of hope and normalcy to the system — right here’s hoping it cascades and issues can begin the gradual crawl towards higher days.