Hawley

My email to the alleged Senator Josh Hawley two weeks ago: His canned reply arrived Thursday. The struggle continues.

#TBT: 12 years ago

Twelve years ago yesterday this little guy (Samson) and I stood up as Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States of America. I cried. He licked my tears. We’d been together exactly three weeks that day. I loved him so.

Mug smash

I did it.

still

My last morning with this mug. At some point in the next day or two I will have a ceremonial smashing.

Away we go

We enter a new era this morning. A new dawn for this country that has been so abused and disabused by the Sociopathic Malevolent Idiotic Narcissist-in-Chief. And his minions and enablers. And the millions he has brow-beaten and brain-forked into believing him. Lest we forget: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-complete-listing-so-far-atrocities-1-1-053 And now we move on. Away we go! Let

Tomorrow

Truth!

Doing business

I know they have to do it. The law requires them so to do. But really . . . .

St. Bart’s

For many of the past few weeks, I’ve been attending Sunday morning services at churches in London. Last week I clicked in YouTube on Great St. Bartholomew’s, London. I find Fr. Marcus Walker’s sermons to be intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring. The small professional choir sings to a high standard. Yesterday’s Evensong was a delight. And

Herriot

PBS’ Masterpiece Theatre is running a new production of All Creatures Great and Small, a much loved book (plus its sequels) from my teenage years. I still have the books! I devoured all seven episodes this week. Do catch them on PBS Passport or on your local PBS station. You won’t be disappointed! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Herriot https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/all-creatures-great-and-small/#

Cold

I spent some time yesterday on my front porch visiting with a much-loved voice student, now in college. And Nelson was there too. Winter break is usually a time when I catch up with many of my former students, but the virus has curtailed in-person visits, to my dismay. I’m grateful to Aaron for joining