Good stuff, and a little suggestion about buying things...

It seems I've somewhat broken my promise to not get flustered (at least in print) about the national issues that are engulfing the media, and by extension, all of us. Sorry about that. Sort of.

I am, however, so pleased that the Hamas/Israel ceasefire plan came before January 20th. The credit-claiming has already begun, and that makes me furious. It doesn't surprise me, given the "who" but still-- not cool. Not cool at all. Respect should be given to the people who have tirelessly worked at this negotiation for over a year, not the ones who were invited to participate much more recently, who should be helping keep this agreement on track. 

That happens in our own lives, too, doesn't it? I mean yes, as long as the job gets done, it should be all okay-- but still, when someone has done something really well, they ought to be given the nod of thanks. 

So, enough said about that group of icky sticky humans. 

It's cold out. 

It's dark out.

And that's both literal and metaphorical.

I bought a tee shirt online yesterday that says, "History sighs, repeats itself." It's so true, isn't it? It's hard to take the long view of things when we are living in "interesting times." 

And speaking of purchasing things, I think it may be wise to make any important purchases asap, don't you? Apparently we're going to have a new agency: External Revenue Service. They will be given the task to ensure that countries adhere to the tariffs. In other words, prices, my friends, will be going up on a whole lotta stuff. And the crew that has vowed to shrink government is creating a new agency, with Congressional approval. This must be part of the "new math," right? 

In the interest of my own well being, I also bought new underwear. It seems prudent in these unsettled times to literally cover my ass.

Take care,

C