To vote means to choose.
The machine picks and eats, but...
We swallow it whole.
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
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Comments (12)
Choice and responsibility go hand in hand. Unfortunately, we are governed by ''whatever may arise or whatever it rains, let it pour.''
Eloquent and charged, love it
Great work Kendall, loved the cleverness of the Haiku!!
When did anyone ever think that govt protected consumers. They leech off of consumers and line their pockets with shite. Very forthcoming words K.
What a poignant piece, including the title!
Whoaaaa, this was so deep! Loved it!
quote is bang on
Excellent work you done
Exactly you are correct. It is a thing not to happen but happens.
That can be interpreted in so many different ways, Kendall, and applies to many different areas of life. Congratulations on composing an all-encompassing haiku!
Good job Kendall. I do not agree with many of Milton Friedman's views and ideas. But the one quote you choose does bare weight especially when we look back to certain eras such as Reagonomics.
This haiku gives a succinct view of the election process. You have delivered an excellent poetic touch surrounding a political topic. “We swallow it whole” resonates with the sense that we must accept whoever is elected, if done with justice. The Milton Friedman quote just drives it all home. -S.S.