Writing fitfully tonight, first one thing and then another, and it occurs to me I should maybe just go to bed and recharge. It was quite a long week, and next week will also be chock full.
There was one big story that dropped tonight: Trump's niece secretly recorded her aunt-- Trump's sister-- talking honestly about Trump, and the tapes are ugly. But that will come as no surprise to anyone, I suspect, and it can wait another day.
Despite all this, you know, the world can still be a beautiful place.
Tonight's picture is courtesy of my daughter.
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Rest easy, and please take Sunday off as well. We in CA remain under threat of high heat, lightening and potential wildfires. Until we are safe, politics can take a backseat for a few days. Keep us in your thoughts. Thank you for all you do to keep us sane.
I read the comments here by so many caring and smart people and know how much you mean to all of us and I just can't understand how our country is in such deep trouble. Thank you for all you mean to all of us and rest well. And to all of you here, the same.