We kicked things off with today’s observances—National Tea Day, National Surprise Drug Test Day (timing noted…), National Loch Ness Monster Day (still not convinced), and National Library Workers Day—a good reminder to appreciate the people who keep our communities informed.
📜 This Day in History (quick hits):
From the founding of Rome (753 BC) to Texas’ victory at San Jacinto, the fall of the Red Baron, the rise of Brasília as Brazil’s capital, and cultural moments from comic book hearings to the tragic losses of Timothy McVeigh’s arrest era and Prince in 2016—a day packed with turning points.
🎬 Box Office Update: Project Hail Mary continues its strong run, bringing in another $20.5 million in its fifth weekend, pushing its domestic total to $285.1 million.
🏛️ On the political front, Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out as U.S. Secretary of Labor, adding to the shifting landscape in Washington.
🗳️ Here in Oregon, we tackled what may be the real issue facing elections—not fraud, but apathy. With April 28 as the deadline to register or change party affiliation, the message was clear: participation matters.
📊 In the governor’s race, a post-debate poll shows Ed Diehl winning the debate, while Danielle Bethell may have won the overall momentum of the night—highlighting how perception plays a role alongside performance.
🌄 And yes, a viral moment out of Seattle sparked conversation—when a WNBA player admitted she didn’t recognize Mount Rainier from her balcony. The question: is the reaction fair, or just another example of how quickly people pile on?
A wide-ranging conversation on awareness, engagement, and paying attention—because if you don’t, someone else will decide for you.
