We now know that populist Hungarian President Viktor Orban was swept out of office after sixteen years. My cousin BA and I were due to arrive in Budapest the day after the election. As our flight drew closer, Orban was talking about trying to cancel voting and there were widespread protests. It looked anything but calm in the country’s capital.
…The Cousin Trip, Part Two Read More »
There’s a strange phenomenom when you come home from a big trip. At a certain point you wonder, did that really happen? Thank goodness there are photographs to prove my seventeen days in three countries were all real.
…The Grandmother Land Read More »
I usually publish a blog post on Fridays. Last week, the schedule got interrupted because I’m having some work done on my website. Some folks wrote and inquired about where I’d gone. Thank you for caring!
…Why Friday’s Post Didn’t Publish and a Trip UpdateRead More »
Why Friday’s Post Didn’t Publish and a Trip Update Read More »
My morning rounds of news providers includes a couple that skew far right-wing. In case you’re unaware, that’s not quite the opposite of what I am, but it’s in that direction. I’d call myself centre-left wing. I’m more like Mark Carney than far-left leaning Justin Trudeau.
…An Ongoing Search for Truth Part II Read More »
We’re getting less intelligent. Not you. Not me. Us, all of us, collectively.
…I Want to Live in a Socialist Democracy Read More »
Let me be the 673rd to wish you a Happy New Year! We had a wonderful, low key holiday. I found it too cold to do anything outside, but Derek still went for his morning walk most days. I admired his dedication from the warmth of the indoors.
…New Year, New Things to Know Read More »
‘Twas two days before Christmas and here by the lake, with things still do to and a cheesecake to bake.
…Merry Christmas Eve Eve Read More »
Two things that happened by chance collided this week, causing me to burst into tears in front of strangers.
…Feeling the Deep Need This Season Read More »
Where has nuance gone? Where has subtlety fled to? How did society get to a point where you’re condemned if you hold two thoughts in your mind at once?
…Curiosity Not Criticism Moves Us Closer Read More »
I’m not going to add to the outrage and clutter that this week’s events have spawned. You can probably guess my thoughts anyway.
…Another Overwhelming Week, Even if You Try to Tune OutRead More »
Another Overwhelming Week, Even if You Try to Tune Out Read More »
A friend and supporter of the US President is shot and killed. A student opened fire at another high school. Just another week in the USA.
…Brief Thoughts on a Dark Week Read More »
What does it take to get people to follow you with complete devotion? Because I don’t understand it.
…What’s She Got That I Don’t Have? Read More »