And Putin has no right to boast anymore.

So no matter who you are this year strive to be and do better. Plus actually achieve that by your actions! Make a difference!

Antisemitism is worse in some areas more than others, so it's not a global problem. Those that are fighting hard against Jews everyday are Jihadists. This is closer to the reality.

If humans kill each other into extiction, I hope that cats become the dominant species.

It became obvious over the months that these new nazi's today also had/have great respect and interest in Hitler. I could hardly believe it.

In the case of Israel and Jews, I had to do something, and in the case of Ukraine this is also true. My life was almost removed because a responsibility, a lack of choice, no doubt, but to help. I don't understand anyone who just sits on their hands during these times.

My new theory about UFOS: These are about 1/4 the size of a commercial airplane, their movements are not exactly logical. They are living things, not space ships.

When the world seems to be tearing down all that is good, do you really have a choice to not act?

When you die will you be missed, or quickly forgoten?

Yes, some away from home spots must be gaining attentionYes, a fascinating "Third-Place Revival" is actively happening, but the new spaces gaining massive attention look completely different than the dark bars or quiet cafes of the 1991–2011 era.Instead of passive spaces where you just sit and consume a product, the away-from-home spots booming right now are built entirely around shared activities and low-pressure physical participation. People are looking for connection, but they want a reason to be in the room together.Several specific away-from-home spots are commanding a massive wave of cultural attention:1. Activity-First Social ClubsThe Run Club Boom: Organized run clubs and walking groups have completely transformed into the "new bar scene". Platforms like Strava reported that new club creations nearly quadrupled recently, turning exercise into a primary venue for low-stakes mingling and post-workout socializing.Board Game Cafes: Places like Sip & Play in Brooklyn or Game Point in Nashville are surging. Having a physical board game on the table lowers the social anxiety of talking to strangers; the activity provides an immediate, built-in conversation piece.2. Wellness Spaces as Nightlife AlternativesThe Cold Plunge Culture: Wellness centers and bathhouses like Othership are exploding as alcohol-free alternatives to the weekend bar. Instead of drinking in a dark lounge, groups of people are gathering late into the night for structured sauna, breathwork, and ice bath circuits.Experiential Grocery Socials: Grocery stores built to encourage lingering are trending heavily as neighborhood hangouts. Local, independent, and high-end grocers are embedding tasting bars, private chef pop-ups, and cooking classes right into the shopping aisles, turning the weekly errand into a social event.3. The "Silent" and Independent Bookstore ResurgenceThe Barnes & Noble Rebound: Once left for dead by the internet, Barnes & Noble is opening dozens of new stores because people are craving the tactile act of physical browsing and discovery alongside other humans.Silent Book Clubs: Local bookshops are seeing packed houses for "Silent Book Clubs". People show up to a cafe or bar, read their own physical books in companionable silence for an hour, and then grab a drink and chat afterward. It provides the perfect balance of a digital detox with built-in community.