Everyone is working for the weekend!  You made it, the weekend is here, and for some in the U.S., it will be a spring sneak peek.  Today we have a few stories about adventure and the creative arts.  The end of today's news is all about music; throw on those headphones and listen.

A long time ago, a storyteller and artist created a comic strip that, to some of us, was our inner child and outer sarcastic all rolled into one.  The artist was Bill Watterson, and when he walked away from Calvin and Hobbes in the 90s, he walked away.  If you are familiar with Calvin and Hobbes, it's worth a revisit; the comics and the stories are timeless. 

The Guardian has a new story and sighting of the elusive artist and creator.  He may be working with another artist, and further work may be coming.  We will re-read the originals for now before looking up anything new.  Some of us have always been big fans.

The WSJ has a story on how to speed up your smartphone.  Some tips involve settings adjustments, while others recommend downloading new apps to clean things up.  All the information is worth a quick peek, especially if your phone needs fixing.

Suppose you grew up listening to strong women singing about strong women, overcoming obstacles, and having the confidence to stand up and perform in concert.  In that case, you forget what the realities may be like for that artist.  Paramore’s Hayley Williams reminds us that the alternative scene was for misfits, people who didn't fit in, the favorites of bullies, and others who were made to feel diminished.  Williams survived and thrived, but she wasn't isolated from the same misogyny and sexism the rest of us misfits used her music to mentally escape from.

Respect the scene, and let it remind you of what you overcame, don't forget it came at a price that many of us weirdos continue to pay for.

[Music Notes]

Artist spotlights, strong female song writers and musicians creating the music without limits.

In Bloom.

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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