Hello Again!

I haven't sent a new post for a while.  No excuse or any particular reason - I just haven't.  But here I am, so what's on my mind?

Covid hasn't gone away.  Quite the reverse, the numbers are going in the wrong direction pretty much everywhere.  And the recommendations we're getting from those who should know, like the CDC, keep changing and are confusing.  Wear a mask.  Don't wear a mask.  Don't wear a mask outdoors, but wear one indoors, if we're in certain places, etc., etc.

The Olympics, which should have been cancelled, are going on - without spectators, with Covid and with one disaster after another.  I empathize with Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka.  If Simone's heart and mind aren't right she shouldn't compete.  And those who have heaped abuse on Naomi because they say she let the country down should be ashamed of themselves.  The Olympics are more about money and ego than sports, and money wins the gold.

The slide of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban is gaining speed.  It is a predictable tragedy, and any attempts by the U.S., the EU, the Afghan government, and others to cover up the truth won't change anything.  But getting out is the right move and in the end what will happen is up to the people of Afghanistan, not us.

Locally, the Giants continue to overachieve.  Go Giants!  I'm concerned that the movement to recall Gov. Newsom is gaining strength.  Go Gavin! The drought continues, definitely bad news.  Come on Rain!  The wildfire season is coming and could be worse than ever.  If praying is your thing, pray this will not happen.  If praying is not your thing, hope that we'll catch a break.

Have a great day!