THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

Today is the 47th anniversary of this event, and we haven't learned much in this near half-century. We have come so far and learned so little. I post this every year. We need to remember how bad we can be and be better. We can be better. We need to try harder. Out of this … Continue reading THE JONESTOWN MASSACRE’S 47th ANNIVERSARY

FLOWERS ABOUT TO BLOOM

FOTD – November 20 - Christmas Cactus  If I hadn't seen all the buds on my cacti, I wouldn't have realized the holidays were upon us. But there they are. And now, a few days later, there are many more buds. I think it's going to be a big bloom for the cactus. It will … Continue reading FLOWERS ABOUT TO BLOOM

AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

JYProvocative Question – A CHANGE OF POSITION Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? I've changed my mind and my position frequently over the years. I … Continue reading AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

JUNCO, DOGS WITH A HORSE

CWWC:  Any animal in which way This Junco is doing a running start, and the dogs are ferociously playing. The Scotties have passed on, and I still miss them. Puppy Duke is now middle-aged Duke. Today, while cleaning his eyes, I realized his muzzle is graying. We've had him for nine years. How fast time has … Continue reading JUNCO, DOGS WITH A HORSE

MID NOVEMBER SHARING TIME

Share Your World 18th November Suddenly, the holidays are looming. Thanksgiving is next week. How did that happen? I know time doesn't go faster when you are older, but it sure feels as if it does. I just finished reading Terry Pratchett's "Reaper Man," which stars DEATH (always in capital letters), his trip into being almost … Continue reading MID NOVEMBER SHARING TIME

HATRED LURKS

Married as I am to a Brown Man, potential threats are always near. When we went to New Orleans for my 50th birthday, I had to call the hotel and ask if our mixed races would be a problem. I told her to please be honest. I wanted a vacation, not an "incident." She finally … Continue reading HATRED LURKS

CHRISTMAS CACTUS

FOTD – The buds are back! It's that time of year again. I've got -- so far -- three fat buds on one cactus and tiny little buds on the other. I hope (I fondly believe) that this is going to be a good year for blooming cactus. A wide view

SIGNS OF THE SEASON

FOTD – Signs of the Season Our holly is huge and full of red berries. I'm looking for a frame so I can make a holly wreath. Never done one before, but we have so much holly, we might as well do something useful with it.

VACCINES AND THE NATION’S HEALTH

RFK Jr. vs. Medical Science by Rich Paschall The man in charge of the nation's health is an anti-vaxxer with no background in medicine. He has often misstated the facts and spread disinformation to the public on vaccines and public health issues. The politician and conspiracy theorist has been widely criticized by the medical community. … Continue reading VACCINES AND THE NATION’S HEALTH

LINES RUN EVERY WHICH WAY

CWWC: LINING UP The top three pictures were taken in Arizona in the desert near Phoenix in 2016. I spent a lot of time taking pictures of those lines. It was late afternoon, and hard to see them with my eyes, much less the camera. I also wasn't using my best equipment. Much as I … Continue reading LINES RUN EVERY WHICH WAY