Tim Walz – climate hero!!! The more I learn about soon to be Vice President Tim Walz, the more I love. There are several big issues that Americans should be most concerned about. The threat of Project 2025 fascism. The threat to women’s freedom to choose and their healthcare. The insane proliferation of weapons of…

This is it – Planet B is not ready for us yet No doubt, our moods have been highly elevated over the last two weeks. Mine is! The entire political landscape has shifted dramatically. VP Harris and Democrats are experiencing a serious enthusiasm bounce. Wow, what a difference. Polling has shifted quickly. Trump and “Team…

Feeling better? I am. One week ago today I awakened (woke!) to that familiar feeling of deep malaise – fed by the fear that Democrats would hand the presidential election to a psychopathic rapist, conman, thief and traitor – again. But just after 1:00 PM, one week ago today, I saw “breaking news” that would…

Worried about the election? Join the club of nervous people. But we need to get used to it for the next 100 plus days. You could actually say the fate of the planet hangs in the balance… But for now I have a couple of things to share that could lift your spirits. Here is…

Everything is going to be alright President Biden announced just a few minutes ago that he was stepping away from the campaign for re-election. Do not fall victim to panic. We will be fine. We will win in November. Biden declared his support for Kamala Harris as the nominee. But that can only be a…

Margaret Sullivan of The Guardian asks for balance Sometimes I just want to copy and paste something. So here it is. Maybe we could all pledge to talk about Trump’s obvious unfitness for office two or three times as often as we discuss Joe Biden. Good idea? Jul 9, 2024 The media has been breathlessly…

An attempted escape into the past I am about halfway through Erik Larson’s latest book. I needed something to take me away from the hand wringing about Biden’s candidacy and the lunacy of Trump’s popularity. Going back into the mid 19th Century seemed like a safe place. Yes and No. Yes, because I have always…

A desperate plea Dear President Biden,  I believe you have been the best president of my lifetime (I am 77). But it is time for you to take a step back.   Please listen to America. Your advisors and your family will tell you what they think you want to hear. They won’t challenge you because they…

Project 2025 is not a theory or a conspiracy Project 2025 is the playbook. It is what Republicans will actually do if they regain the White House this November or any November. They realized that in 2017, they were disorganized. The new president did not have a platform to execute upon. Now they do. The…

I am so lucky Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are nice if you are lucky enough to have had good parents. I am. My Mom and Dad are long gone. I do miss them both. Mom died at 66 – I was about 36. Dad remarried and lived far away. I regret how little adult…