Coffeemaker at work, full moon visible to the northwest, clear sky, sunrise soon, just the slightest mist over part of the river, wind machines in the citrus orchards at work, reported temperature 33F and predicted high 65F. Back and various other body parts feeling OK considering, and will improve with movement. Pretty good, all in all. The new, dinky disc player seems to provide a sharper picture with better color--probably because of the HDMI connection to the TV rather than the older-fashioned RCA cables. Coffee ready now, and will peruse the news. ----Alan
The Royal Tyler Theater’s name having piqued my curiosity, I looked it up and found it is the Royall Tyler Theater, [Click] built in 1901 and on the National Register of Historical Places. Would that I were to be as well preserved at its age! —Alan
Headline from The Economist online: "Geert Wilders’s attempts to form a Dutch government hit another snag when Gom van Strien, a senator he appointed to find coalition partners, resigned owing to a fraud scandal."
I was so excited when I discovered where the cat had put my bifocals (on our bedspread) that I forgot to take my wallet (including my driver's license) when we shortly thereafter went shopping! ----Alan
Coffeemaker at work, full moon visible to the northwest, clear sky, sunrise soon, just the slightest mist over part of the river, wind machines in the citrus orchards at work, reported temperature 33F and predicted high 65F. Back and various other body parts feeling OK considering, and will improve with movement. Pretty good, all in all. The new, dinky disc player seems to provide a sharper picture with better color--probably because of the HDMI connection to the TV rather than the older-fashioned RCA cables. Coffee ready now, and will peruse the news.
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The Royal Tyler Theater’s name having piqued my curiosity, I looked it up and found it is the Royall Tyler Theater, [Click] built in 1901 and on the National Register of Historical Places. Would that I were to be as well preserved at its age!
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Good catch, Alan! I see autoINcorrect was at it again. Somehow that one slipped under my radar.
DeleteU.S. Thwarted Plot to Kill Sikh Separatist [Click]
ReplyDeleteWhy Trump is an Incredibly Weak Candidate [Click]
ReplyDelete----Alan (like the previous two posts, about the cat video and the Sikh separatist plot.)
Trump Claims He Intentionally Mixes Up Biden and Obama [Click] I think he should reward whatever staff member came up with that explanation. Maybe with an autographed book?
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Feelgood story from Auntie Beeb:
ReplyDeleteOnly shop on Lismore saved after community buyout [Click]
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Suspect arrested in shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont [Click]
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Dr Chelsea Polis: ‘The scientific world recognises when you stick your neck out and do the right thing’ [Click] “The US reproductive health expert on being sued for $1m, and winning a top prize for her fight for free speech in the public interest.”
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Oregon teachers reach tentative deal to end strike after three weeks of no school [Click] Portland school district reaches agreement with teachers
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Biden plans to use cold-war era law in attempt to lower US prices [Click] “Defense Production Act of 1950, passed to streamline production during Korean war, was last used during Covid pandemic”
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In 2024, Republican EV attacks may fall short as swing states reap investment - Click
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady wins the race.
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Finland plans more measures to stop asylum surge from Russia border - Click
ReplyDeleteHeadline from The Economist online:
ReplyDelete"Geert Wilders’s attempts to form a Dutch government hit another snag when Gom van Strien, a senator he appointed to find coalition partners, resigned owing to a fraud scandal."
Ooh, don't you hate when that happens? *snigger*
Right winger associated with a fraud? Gee, what a novelty.
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LOL
DeleteI was so excited when I discovered where the cat had put my bifocals (on our bedspread) that I forgot to take my wallet (including my driver's license) when we shortly thereafter went shopping!
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Oops!
DeleteMy Dad liked to tease that such a mishap constitutes "driving without a license." LOL
DeleteJust heard that the RNC, in its finite wisdom, scheduled the next Presidential debate for the same night as the Country Music Awards. 🤣
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