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We’ve made it to another Thursday—somehow. I have to say, I haven’t watched a single minute of the RNC. I just can’t seem to get interested enough to listen. One affect MAGA’s takeover of the GOP has been its total vacuity and lack of any real substantive policy. Compromise—a part of governing even when in power—is impossible when one party refuses to take a principled stance on social or even economic issues. So, I can’t even listen to them much these days. The silver lining is that this is probably helping my mental health. Anyway, cheers all.
Given all the chatter we already have and my work schedule, I again am going to take today for music from a wonderful organization: Playing for Change. If you aren’t familiar with the group, I would highly recommend you tour their site and see what they’re all about.
“We inspire and connect the world through music.”
Our primary focus is to record, and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power through a variety of videos.
Chances are, one of those videos brought you here today, along with millions of others music-lovers from every continent.
To date, we have produced nearly 400 videos, recorded over 1,400 musicians in 60+ countries, and touched the hearts of over 2 billion viewers through our music videos, performances, and school programs.
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Be well, be kind, and appreciate the love you have in your life.
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What's on your mind this morning?