Strange New Worlds is rapidly gaining on TNG. Both have a "we're exploring because that's what we do" wonder vibe that's stronger for me than any other Trek series.
Mine barely grew before a buddy suggested putting a foil wrapped cardboard backer behind them. Does double duty: bounces some light back to them and keeps their little window nook a bit warmer.
Unless I read it wrong, Ohioans are planning to propose a state constitution amendment to end police qualified immunity. This rolling says, yeah you can do that. It still needs to get on the ballot and be voted on before anything changes.
Who is on the side of ending qualified immunity: pretty much anyone who isn't a cop or authoritarian. QI is basically legal armor for cops to do anything they want as long as it can be read as (waves hands) "following protocol".
Not a therapist, but you're also describing anhedonia, one of the more annoying and disabling parts of depression. You really should see if you can get in to see a therapist or psychiatrist, or even your GP to talk about this. Medications work. Therapy can work.
Yes you can use a featherboard above the dado, but not right on top. Set it back an inch or two before the dado so it has less chance of binding up the work piece. More wouldn't be a great idea, but make sure you have a good out feed setup to help with keeping the piece level as it passes off the saw.
Clover can handle a lot of water before it gets annoyed. And a fair bit of drought.