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Sunday Sundown Rundown - 11/18/26


The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week.


Another School Shooting...This time in Oregon

Another elementary school shooting, and it feels like we all are good with just moving on. 

Even worse, the shooter is a 16-year-old former student. 

What. Are. We. Doing? 


Privileged Platforms

There is sooooooooo much to unpack from this entire Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play, a Brooklyn Art Store from this week. Feel free to catch up on the shenanigans at your own risk. 

What is shocking to me is the rapid rate of which followers of a celebrity can attack a business (or others) at the whim of a social media post. And more so, how much of a subtle and simple interaction can change the lives of so many. And that is regardless of whose side you are taking in this mess. 

I find myself having empathy for the everyday worker at that store, who I'm sure is left dealing with a global story and having to deal with the ramifications of this situation. 

So many have opinions on this, especially many of Clarkson's fans. And of course, Clarkson hasn't addressed the issue. 

The entire thing is so void of empathy and accountability on all fronts. Blahhhhhh.


France Uproar

France and all of the riots have been quite the eye-opener, huh? 

All regarding a people with very little economic flexibility and many opportunists for anarchy, something we can all somewhat empathize with here in the United States. 

Here is an interesting read from an observer on the ground. 


Cover Photo

A protester wraps a French flag around them in front of the burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students’ grievances in Lyon, France. 

AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani

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