Really loved this interview with Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile. Carlile is one of my Spotify favorites.

Liz Truss is out. The UK is a mess right now.

First known Neanderthal family found in a Russian cave. They most likely died around the same time of starvation. A tragedy from ten thousand years ago. An echo of sadness.

Reading instruction in this country is awful, especially for children with dyslexia. There are too many charlatans making a big buck by selling our schools snake oil. At some point, I’ll have to write about “consultants” and “education experts.” Math curriculum needs work, too.

Watching: Andor, The Rings of Power, Reservation Dogs S2