Interesting article on Medium which tries to explain "Why we lost the art of lingering?" The article cites "structural" changes which discourage "lingering:" removing benches, changing the configuration of parks and green spaces, placing barriers and obstacles to make stopping or sleeping in certain areas impossible. But I think it is part of a national attitude against standing, or sitting still. Mom and I are retired but learning and accepting the fact that don't HAVE to do anything on schedule which is packed from waking to falling into bed hours later. Often Mom asked me what she, or we, have to do and bewildered by the fact that she, or we, don't have anything at that moment to do or anywhere to be. The last couple of months have been exhausting for me because more days than not I have had to be out and doing. Next week I hope will be the beginning of a more normal phase as the medical situation has stabilized.
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Nothing much got done yesterday except keeping a medical appointment. That involved an hour car trip (one way) and however long the meeting lasted. We were on time and the doctor was pretty well on time as well. The good news is that we don't have to see that doctor again unless something goes bad. He had been brought in because Mom's fall and the broken neck bones cut one of the blood vessels. However, all of the doctors think that no further surgery is necessary a this time. The next appointment we have out that way is in August with the spine surgeon. Next month involves twice a week appointments for physical and occupational therapy which are booked back to back. However, I do have to make appointments with two other doctors for follow up consultations.
Several commentators have noticed that Trump appears to be increasingly impatient with and critical of Putin and his actions in Ukraine. They have all speculated that Trump may, finally, facing the reality that Putin hasn't really changed and has been playing Trump all along. I am skeptical that Trump can recognize any reality that contradicts his prejudices unless it takes a huge chunk out of his ample butt. Even then I am sure he would find someone else or something to blame which leaves his psyche intact.
Robert Reich posted on "The Reemergence of Social Darwinism." So much of our current events resemble the old saying: second verse; same as the first. The only difference is the names applied to the system and the players. As characters throughout the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series said: all this has happened before and will happen again.
Interesting notes on the coverage of the trade court's invalidation of many of Trump's tariffs. In spite of the celebratory tone of the reports NOT All of the tariffs were cancelled; only those based on one specific law. And the administration has already appealed the decision. How far up the chain it goes is anybody's guess. Also there are several other similar laws Trump can invoke to re issue his tariffs. And finally, the uncertainty remains on whether, when, if Trump will try again.
Thought from a suspicious mind: I wonder what happened with all the data the DOGE Bros accessed. Was any of it copied to unsecured servers? Who would have access to it?
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