Reading time – 3:49 . . . The Pre-Cambrian Era dates from the origin of the Earth, through the arrival of the first one-cell organisms and progresses to multi-cell organisms. It was a truly exciting time 4.5 billion years ago. Following that was the Cambrian period of the Mesozoic Era, the beginning of which marked… [read more]
Covid-19 Safety – In Pictures
Reading time – 1:17 . . . This is for all 250,000 bikers returning from the Harley Davidson festival in Sturgis, SD. And for the people who just have to attend a Covid-19 party in a bar. And those who want to walk the school hallways the way they used to. And the people who… [read more]
I’m No Anti-Vaxxer
Reading time – 6:14 . . . Conspiracy theories about vaccines abound. As well, reasonable, science based objections have made solid challenges to vaccines, too. Regardless, history tells us that blind acceptance of vaccines probably isn’t a good idea. Take, for instance, the recent comments of FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn. He insisted that any Covid-19… [read more]
Questions For the August Town Halls
Reading time – 2:56 . . . The House of Representatives remains in session this month. In contrast, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called a recess for the month of August for the Senate. That means that August town halls are solely with senators. Feel free to ask any of these questions of your Republican… [read more]
Future News! Vol. 4 Number 2
Reading time – 7:49 . . . Today we have a fresh edition of Future News!, but first this breaking news. On July 30 Donald Trump tweeted: Ignore the lies in this tweet and focus on the words in the magenta oval. I warned about Trump’s Wag-the-Dog in last Sunday’s post and updated the warning… [read more]
Judgment
Reading time – 3:31 . . . We all know that there are many people who refuse to wear a mask or social distance or wash their hands frequently. Each of them has his/her reasons, including seeing these safety and health measures as government overreach, they don’t appreciate the danger, they’re angry about the intrusion… [read more]
It’s About the Dog
Reading time – 5:41; Viewing time – 8:22 . . . The political circumstances and the prospects for the future quality for life for the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue are becoming increasingly shaky and he is becoming more and more unhinged. Even desperate. He knows that if he is removed from office he… [read more]
Biden’s To-Do List – The Short Form
Reading time – 2:52 . . . This list of President Joe Biden’s To-Dos starting in the afternoon of January 20, 2021 is offered in no particular order of importance except for the COVID-19 section, which is urgent. Be clear that these items are solely about recovering from Trump destruction. The obvious point here is… [read more]
“How Are You Doing?”
Reading time – 3:24 . . . I’m asked that question often, sometimes as a now-standard greeting – perhaps some of your conversations begin like that, too. My progressively more common answer to friends is that I’m feeling the losses. I haven’t hugged my kids or grand kids in months. We haven’t sat at a… [read more]
Required Reading
Reading time – 5:12 . . . – Updated July 20, 2020 Dave Nelsen is a colleague who penned the essay that follows and, at my request, is allowing me to post it for you. His message isn’t just timely; it’s going to remain urgent for a long time because this pandemic isn’t going away… [read more]
