Thank you, my friend @quantumg. Yes< I wanted it to be jarring, disruptive.
I feel a strong urge to retreat into the woods
I think a lot of us have that urge now. Events are always out of control, but this time it really does seem that the train is barrelling ahead with no one making good decisions. Let's hope that someone, something is able to get this thing right before a catastrophe ensues.
With that unpleasant thought aside, we turn to each of our little lives and try to just enjoy every day. Enjoy yours today, dear @quantumg.