So, apparently, the word on the street is that Trump isn't going to annihilate Iran with nuclear weapons. But, clearly, his temper tantrums are getting worse. We have the age old problem in a non-parliamentary country, if Trump is out of the office, Vance will be in it. I worry too much. I've always been that way. I think I'll take a well deserved break from political topics save providing the cite jon requested and I promised [you, jon]. It won't be easy for me but it seems nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

@AdagioM Thanks!

Poll numbers? He doesn't even approve of himself.

Lol. Yes and the data probably show six million Americans will now have to take the bus to buy them. I'm expecting inflation and terrible real life job market fundamentals to engulf the US economy and sooner rather than later.

He's fortunate to have you in his corner. Direct care is such hard work.

There's a promising a Democrat in Texas (Andy - B...something, maybe). Unfortunately, I agree with Kyle Kalenski's (sp? - don't feel like Googling speling now - sorry) analysis that when Democrats go into the who canned- quote "I don't hate billionaires" rhetoric, it's a sign they don't understand, or don't care about, or are beholden to oligarchy. BTW, I watch part of a documentary about RFK, Jr.'s 2nd (I think) wife. I couldn't watch it until the end but she seemed very smart, very capable, very honest, was earnest in a good way, gave birth to his children, and masterfully remodeled his house because it was about to be condemned. He cheated on her with her own dinner guests, gaslight her, in her words, and generally mentally tortured her. His professional life (lives) and personal life (lives) paint a picture of a twisted soul, imo.

I don’t watch a lot of stuff, but someone just recommended Soviet Jeans to me, and it sounds good. Eight episodes, you can get it through PBS Passport. Set in Soviet Latvia in 1979. Dictatorship, KGB, a love story, a counterfeit jeans caper. Here’s the trailer. Link to video

Wow! I’ve never heard of him, but Google showed me this: https://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/musical-instruments/ May he rest in peace!

My dream house. Link to video https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_architecture Tower houses would be second. I can't have a house and garden. The complex I've posted about with towers has definitely become my first choice. I have to hire a real estate lawyer. No offense to lawyers but they are everywhere taking a piece of everything. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water-- it's time to hire yet another lawyer. It's a good thing my sister-in-law is helping me handle everything in a strictly practical and conservative way.

@RealPlayer said: Vorsetzer That's a new word I never saw before. A neighbor of mine has a functional player piano and a nice collection of rolls, but I had never seen that mechanism that allows any piano to be played. Big Al

I've made lots of NYTs and always read the comments beforehand. But I do that with all internet recipes. Making ricotta gnocchi with sage brown butter tonight. I hope they turn out as light as Barbara, a friend at the gym, claims.

More changes at DOJ, including Cindy's former division. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-shake-up-more-leadership-roles-justice-department/

@AndyD said: Wet room, so practical, where the whole bathroom floor is waterproofed for a shower A single story house about a block away from us was up for sale in the summer of 2024. The sellers had a child in a wheelchair and had created a wet room. We actually went to the open house and looked at the property but didn't actively pursue purchasing it. There was a bidding war, as seniors in our area are looking for a house just like it. Missed opportunity. Oh, well.

This was announced months ago. It's one of the unreal aspects of the US now.