JUSTICE FOR HANK, And Other News-Based Mantras To Pump You Up For That Call With Finance
Why hello, fabulous humans! It’s Tuesday and there’s a “freeze warning” in the Bay Area (what?!?!), so pour yourself a tall mug of warm beverage and let’s yell at the internet, shall we?
INTERNET, AHOY!
Hank the Tank: A massive bear has broken into dozens of homes near Lake Tahoe (NPR). Just because Hank is “severely food-habituated” doesn’t mean we should shame him, mmmkay? Also, this article goes on to note that Hank has been chowing on the buffet that is a neighborhood that has banned Bear Boxes (animal-resistant storage structures that are outside), so Hank is just partying in garages.
A quick reminder that something that makes sense in your profession may not make an iota of sense to anyone else. I read this piece on the new Peloton CEO (“New Peloton CEO describes what went wrong at the company: 'They spent money on things that they shouldn't have’”, INSIDER) and remarked “see, this is what writing messaging with real, human words looks like.” To which my non-PR friend essentially said (I’m paraphrasing here) “um, no. that’s not what real human words look like.” So, um, note to self: just because it avoids using “synergy” unironically (or as a verb!) doesn’t mean it it’s normal person language.
Speaking of which, time to once again drag out this oldie but goodie: Ted Cruz For Human President.
In case you’re wondering, yes, I’m purposely sticking my head in the sand on the Ukraine conflict, mostly because there is nothing clever I want to say about the start of what could be a major war (it’s not good to look away, I know! But I also only have so many brain cells left to deal with international calamity). Of course, the Former Guy’s bootlicking of the Russian strong man made it through my self-imposed blinders: Trump Calls Putin’s Ukraine Moves “Genius” Because He’s A Sick Man Who Hates Democracy (Vanity Fair) And yes, I included this article over many others covering this because of the energy of that headline.
And finally, get out that popcorn: Rudy Giuliani poised to cooperate with January 6 committee (The Guardian) I did NOT have that on my 2022 bingo card, but I’ll freaking take it.
You’re awesome. Drink some water, text a loved one, be kind to yourself.
xoxo Amy