My Monthly Digest List - May - 2026

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.