The Rest of the World Is Laughing at Trump [Click] “The president created a leadership vacuum. China intends to fill it.” Maybe gutting the Department of State and putting clowns in charge of what was left wasn’t a very bright idea. . .
'We are very afraid': stranded cruise ship's crew in limbo amid pandemic [Click] Legal proceedings seem to be under way in Miami. I had a case once involving the death of a crew member on a moored ship, and learned that Admiralty law prevails in such cases. Admiralty law with respect to safety of crew members not only long predates OSHA, it is significantly stricter.
I'm inclined to consider it psychosis rather than magical thinking, but am willing to grant that there may be little functional difference between the two. . .
I spent the day outside! I dug Lilies for a person in town looking for some. Then I removed all the brick from our walkway, revamped the sand beneath them, and put them all back in place. I ache all over a little bit, but it sure feel satisfying!!
A couple of days ago we got caught up with the weeds in both the front and back yards, and for good measure cut back the naked ladies [Amaryllis belladonna]. Before long I will spray the weeds that we missed.
OHIO: COVID 19,914 and 1,038 deaths.
ReplyDeleteHere's how Italians 'quaranteamed' 700 years ago [Click] Excellent neologism—here’s hoping that we have no reason to keep it in our active vocabulary.
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Warren would be better than most of the other names we keep hearing.
ReplyDeleteThe Rest of the World Is Laughing at Trump [Click] “The president created a leadership vacuum. China intends to fill it.” Maybe gutting the Department of State and putting clowns in charge of what was left wasn’t a very bright idea. . .
That headline isn't exactly news, except maybe to Trump.
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ReplyDelete'We are very afraid': stranded cruise ship's crew in limbo amid pandemic [Click] Legal proceedings seem to be under way in Miami. I had a case once involving the death of a crew member on a moored ship, and learned that Admiralty law prevails in such cases. Admiralty law with respect to safety of crew members not only long predates OSHA, it is significantly stricter.
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I really wish we had a president who did not constantly indulge in magical thinking.
ReplyDeleteI'm inclined to consider it psychosis rather than magical thinking, but am willing to grant that there may be little functional difference between the two. . .
DeleteWell said! Both of you!
DeleteVT: 897/52 (+11, +1)
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Hospitalised 10 (-1)
Tests 16,954 (+363)
I spent the day outside! I dug Lilies for a person in town looking for some. Then I removed all the brick from our walkway, revamped the sand beneath them, and put them all back in place. I ache all over a little bit, but it sure feel satisfying!!
ReplyDeleteA couple of days ago we got caught up with the weeds in both the front and back yards, and for good measure cut back the naked ladies [Amaryllis belladonna]. Before long I will spray the weeds that we missed.
DeleteA Nest of Alien Asteroids Orbits Our Sun [Click]
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