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Indignation

Those on the far right are quite indignant about Trump's recent conviction.

This suggests that America is under attack, and by terrorists no less. We went to war as a result. Some of these people want war as well -- a second civil war. Perhaps talking about it could help, so I asked "Why?" when I saw this post. We're facing an attack from within, came the response.

Another friend, from college, pasted a suggested new American flag on his social media feed:

"Would you be reacting the same way if the ONLY difference was that it was Biden instead of Trump?" I asked.

"That would very much depend on the facts of the case. It's the whole point, frankly," he replied.

I clarified my question: "But I'm simply asking if EVERYTHING was EXACTLY the same, with the only difference being it was Biden and not Trump."

Silence.

The last post really hits at the underlying cultic qualities of Trump devotees.

Under the Sink

Today's project.

Summer Work

The summer work continues: we're installing a garbage disposal in our sink, but because of the way we plumbed it, we can't put the disposal on the side of the sink we want. No big deal: we'll just re-do a bit of the plumbing.

While I was looking for the parts we need, though, the Boy entertained himself.

Southern Exposure Tournament 2024

The Girl came home with three medals this weekend: two for track and a third for the volleyball tournament, which they won for their age group.

"I think I've gotten more medals this year than all other years combined," the Girl said as we walked to the car.

It's good to see your kid meeting with such success. Losing builds character, that's a certainty.

But every now and then, it's good to just see them dominate.

The team's MVP, our power-house middle hitter

First Summer Meet

It became apparent from the start that this was our first summer meet.

“These folks came prepared to camp out here all day,” I texted K.

High jumpers

In the end, it was a fairly successful day: second in high jump and second in jav.

Chatting in the Kitchen

The Deck

It's a job I tackle every other year, a job that takes days and days to complete because of the simple fact that I can only work a few hours each day.

This year, I have the added area of the lattice that encloses the lower deck. Today's accomplishment: all the exterior portions of the upper deck and all the lattice.

At least two more days of this await, maybe more.

Wednesday Work

Deck Work, Day 1

Memorial Day Get Together