Without having read that particular article, I think it is worth mentioning that there are broad swaths of the Republican party that aren't in the least afraid of change. These include Trump's base and the Tea Party.
That's about what I have been thinking, Susan. Put another way: "Get on board or get out of the way." This week's elections might move things along a bit--I sure hope so.
There was a substantial wind last night, with lower temperatures, a light breeze and clearer air today. But looking directly north—where we can see a good fifty miles on a clear day—there is a substantial bank of smoke obscuring the horizon.
I am preparing to renew my driver’s license on Wednesday, well before I must, to avoid scheduling problems in September. Being over 70 I must renew in person rather than by mail—written test and vision test required. In addition I will be upgrading to a REAL ID compliant driver’s license so I won’t need my passport for domestic air travel.
New book by Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times.[Click] Available Sept. 18th; looks good. Will it help me to analyze the 2020 candidates? Free audio book with Audible trial subscription. But since I no longer drive to work, I lack my accustomed interval to listen to audio books. Maybe I will wait until it is available used at alibris.com
Might not be except that my office, with its heat-generating equipment, faced west. And I'm not allowed to have the window open because it's next to Marc's bedroom and the noise might bother him.
Conrad is pretty heavy stuff, as memory serves me. I partly recall the impression that Heart of Darkness made on me, although I don't recall the story line; and I am pretty sure I also read--or started to read--some of his short fiction. LMM ought to be a contrast. Your tastes in literature are definitely catholic! I salute you.
Democrats Surging Ahead of [Ohio] Special Election [Click] “Ryan, Pence, Portman, Kasich & Trump have all campaigned recently in OH-12. This is to save a very safe Republican district. Even if they win on Tuesday, they won’t be able to devote time & resources of that magnitude in 100+ seats with less than 100 days to go” —APV
Ah, that room wants for an air conditioner. We're getting more and more days when one is needed. Sadly. I moved to Vermont because I like it cool. We're going to get a heating/cooling pump installed this next year, which we'll run off solar.
I thought the smoke looked worse this eventide than it did at midday, and I was right. I was setting out for my evening walk, took a couple breaths of the outside air, and came back inside.
Breezes in the zeitgeist? Or winds…?
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—Alan
https://trofire.com/2018/08/04/establishment-democrats-are-as-afraid-of-change-as-republicans/
ReplyDeleteWithout having read that particular article, I think it is worth mentioning that there are broad swaths of the Republican party that aren't in the least afraid of change. These include Trump's base and the Tea Party.
DeleteThat's about what I have been thinking, Susan. Put another way: "Get on board or get out of the way." This week's elections might move things along a bit--I sure hope so.
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I haven't been reporting Chicago-area weather, but as of 4 p.m. it was 91F with a humidity of 41%
ReplyDeleteThe Trump Slump in Tourism Continues. [Click] The actual losses in jobs and income are buried pretty far down in the article.
ReplyDeleteThere was a substantial wind last night, with lower temperatures, a light breeze and clearer air today. But looking directly north—where we can see a good fifty miles on a clear day—there is a substantial bank of smoke obscuring the horizon.
I am preparing to renew my driver’s license on Wednesday, well before I must, to avoid scheduling problems in September. Being over 70 I must renew in person rather than by mail—written test and vision test required. In addition I will be upgrading to a REAL ID compliant driver’s license so I won’t need my passport for domestic air travel.
New book by Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent Times. [Click] Available Sept. 18th; looks good. Will it help me to analyze the 2020 candidates? Free audio book with Audible trial subscription. But since I no longer drive to work, I lack my accustomed interval to listen to audio books. Maybe I will wait until it is available used at alibris.com
American industries that can’t find workers. [Click]
—Alan
That does not sound comfortable, Bill.
ReplyDelete(This is my first post with my new iPhone 8.)
Might not be except that my office, with its heat-generating equipment, faced west. And I'm not allowed to have the window open because it's next to Marc's bedroom and the noise might bother him.
ReplyDeleteShorts and a light-weight T-shirt and I'm sweating.
ReplyDeleteManafort’s defense strategy—high risk, no choice.[Click]
ReplyDeleteThe Progressives’ Plan to Win in 2018 [Click] Netroots Nation report
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Finished Asimov's Guide to the Bible and am now reading The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery and a volume of short fiction by Joseph Conrad..
ReplyDeleteLMM! Oh, I hope you enjoy it!! :-)
DeleteConrad is pretty heavy stuff, as memory serves me. I partly recall the impression that Heart of Darkness made on me, although I don't recall the story line; and I am pretty sure I also read--or started to read--some of his short fiction. LMM ought to be a contrast. Your tastes in literature are definitely catholic! I salute you.
Delete--Alan
GOP Worried Trump Will Endorse Kobach [Click] Hey, folks—don’t worry! Go with the flow! Like a dead fish…
ReplyDeleteDemocrats Surging Ahead of [Ohio] Special Election [Click] “Ryan, Pence, Portman, Kasich & Trump have all campaigned recently in OH-12. This is to save a very safe Republican district. Even if they win on Tuesday, they won’t be able to devote time & resources of that magnitude in 100+ seats with less than 100 days to go” —APV
—Alan
Ah, that room wants for an air conditioner. We're getting more and more days when one is needed. Sadly. I moved to Vermont because I like it cool. We're going to get a heating/cooling pump installed this next
ReplyDeleteyear, which we'll run off solar.
I thought the smoke looked worse this eventide than it did at midday, and I was right. I was setting out for my evening walk, took a couple breaths of the outside air, and came back inside.
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