The New Yorker
May 11&18, 2026
Out of office - A Reporter at large
In the Trump era, what role should an ex-President play?
By Peter Slevin
When Obama met Trump for a ritual pre-Inauguration visit to the Oval Office, he was struck by how unschooled and incurious the President-elect was.
After the new President delivered his “American carnage” speech—a dark address that led George W. Bush to note, “That was some weird shit”
Waterloo Region Record
Tuesday, May 5
Good things come in threes
Trillium have three leaves, three petals, three sepals, and a three-sectioned seed pod.
Mental Health Week, Waterloo Public Library, Scanvenger Hunt
Exercise
Getting exercise releases endorphins in your body, which reduce pain and make you happier.Play a Game
Play a game to have fun and spend some quality time with your friends and family.Talk It Out
Talking about your feelings with trusted adults or friends can help when you feel sad or worried.