Days 355-361

1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration • Days 355-361Hi, it's Josh.Mindfulness. Optimism. Hope.“1461 Days of Ignoring The Trump Administration” is the series in which I endeavor to remind myself — and you, if you feel like it — to remain mindful, optimistic, and hopeful during these challenging 1461 days. We are living in trying times that are trying to take our time away from living. The goal with this show — beyond entertainment — is to reclaim that time, regain my mind, and focus on what is important.I am not a self-help guru, I'm just trying to help myself.™+++Follow the 1461 Days of Ignoring with Josh Bloom podcast!Pick your preferred podcast app here: https://pod.link/1866233663+++This week on the show...On Day 355, I confess that I may actually have something in common with the Leader of the Trump Administration, who I refer to on this day as Don. I talk about my struggles with sugar and compare it to what I see as his addiction to attention. I imagine a productive and compassionate conversation between us about unmet needs and coping mechanisms. Don’t worry though, I’m not that compassionate.On Day 356, I talk about why I ignored the State of the Union address because I do not trust the dude doing the addressing. I also use this day to pay tribute to Revenge of the Nerds actor Robert Carradine and discuss how that film's very loud character Ogre reminds me of the more unhinged members of the Leader's cult. “Clap your hands, everybody!”On Day 357, I talk about how people sometimes confuse actors with the characters they play. On this day, I use Ben Affleck’s role as a bully in the film Dazed and Confused as an example and compare that to how supporters of the Leader of the Trump Administration may have confused his role as a billionaire in a boardroom on TV with the reality of his role as a destructive force on our nation.On Day 358, I connect a childhood memory of a Beach Boys parody song about Iran to our present-day war there. I talk about how the Leader of the Trump Administration claimed to have halted that country's nuclear program many months ago, but, oops, apparently not. Clearly, Donald’s favorite condiment has been flying lately.On Day 359, I remind you and me both, with my usual optimistic flair, that we are going to have to hit the bottom before we can start to climb back to the top. This thought emerged after I heard a follower of the Leader of the Trump Administration try to justify the bombing of an elementary school in Iran by suggesting the children might have grown up to be terrorists. Typical, and typically deplorable.On Day 360, I celebrate the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and how moments of celebration during this administration tend to be short-lived because loyalty, not competence, is the only real job requirement. I apologize for using images of Krusty The Clown and a generic angry gnome because although I use them for obvious reasons I also feel bad for demeaning Krusty The Clown and a generic angry gnome.On Day 361, I talk about how the Leader of the Trump Administration seems to view who will become the next Supreme Leader of Iran like a game show where people either win or lose, and most people lose. I reflect on the tragedy of dozens of school children losing their lives in the Leader’s war of choice as he blames the press for reporting on it. I apologize ahead of time for dragging Bob Barker and Pat Sajak into this.+++Thanks for listening!Follow the 1461 Days of Ignoring with Josh Bloom podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast app! Watch a compilation of the daily videos that this week’s episode of the show is based on over at YouTube.Follow The Josh Bloom Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast app!+++If you enjoy my work and want to support me, please consider a Substack subscription, or you can Buy Me A Coffee!+++Let's connect! Visit me everywhere for everything at superjews.com or iamjoshbloom.com.+++More about Josh:I published my first newsletter before the age of ten, written using my next-door neighbor’s typewriter, copied with carbon paper, and distributed to mailboxes on my bicycle.One of my first stories was the obituary of John Belushi. Strange for a ten year old? Yes!I'm serious about not taking life too seriously.™❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 🧘‍♂️ 🥯 🍔 🍩