Back in the think of things today, a light haze of grog, courtesy of anesthesia.  The letter bag is a mix of inspiration from student to teacher to student.  Move to laughter when stupidity is called for, and move into the best web illusions in 2023.  Finishing up today with Dave Grohl’s tribute to those lost by doing what he has always done.  We all want to be rescued or know we are worthy of it.

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Ask many people who feel their profession is more a vocation than a profession, and they will tell you that it only takes 1 breakthrough for every 10 challenges that make it all worthwhile.  High school senior Minna Yang was the 1 for many of her teachers in today's Inspiration Nation.  Yang has been writing thank you letters to her teachers and school administrative staff since Kindergarten.  70+ letters later, and as she gets ready to graduate from high school, a few of those teachers have a surprise for her.

In the interview on NBCnews, Yang says she got into the habit of letting the people in her life that gave her a little extra help and support a personalized letter with her thanks.  Many of the teachers that received the letters explained that the letters from Yang made a big difference, and they even pulled them out if they were having an awful day.

Cheers to you, teachers, and especially to you, Ms. Minna Yang; we hope you continue to spread your warm spirit and gratitude for everything you will do in the future!

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How many seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia have been?  We remember when it started because when Sunny first came out, there was no Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV, just good ol' cable TV.  The show debuted on FX and is heading into its 16th season.  A quick read through a Tom’s Guide overview of the latest season and celebrity cameos will continue, and the absurd, almost Simpson-esq situations the gang will find themselves in will continue.  Here's the trailer for the season, which premiers this week on FX.

Also, from NY, Mag writes the severe uncomfortableness of Sunny is back again, and it has not gone soft.   - The longest-running live-action American sitcom, the return of the McPoyle brothers is sure to be a highlight.  Tune In!

An excellent link from newsletter favorites Morning Brew is a link from a website called Illusion of the Year gives a view from behind the curtain on new illusions.  The creativity of a few winners is outstanding; for some, the simplicity is the best part of the trick.  It's a quick romp through a nice rabbit hole of illusions.

Craig Jenkins from Vulture writes a good review of the 11th studio album from The Foo Fighters called, But Here We Are.  As the title suggests, The Foos are in the ashes and rising again.  Outside of his incredible talent, Dave Grohl has been recognized as one of the nicest people in music.  In this latest go-around with the band, Grohl, the frontman, lead singer, and songwriter, has found his way back to the drum kit.  Last year The Foos unexpectedly lost Taylor Hawkins, the drummer.  In addition to Hawkins, Grohl’s mother, Virginal Grohl, also passed away.

Heartbreak is a powerful motivator in music, and when you swim in it the way Grohl did, the clarity and focus of the latest album show through.  The words feel lived in, and the tempo expresses the emotion like a rock band rolls.  The sound is all heart and all Foos.

[Looking to be] Rescued.

Click on the Apple Music image to listen to the song on Apple Music or on the Spotify Image to listen to Spotify.

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