Where do we go?

its January 6th 2023, two years since an Insurrection occurred on the steps of our nations Capitol.  After 11 ballots the US Congress not yet sworn in has failed to elect a Speaker of the House. Many speeches have occurred and will probably continue.  My friend John Considine suggests that I nominate him.  He has legislative experience in the State of Florida and he has Newt Gingrich hair piled on top of his head. Might not be a bad bet.  I think the next step for them is to reach out to dems looking for some votes.  The hard liners in their party would end the republic rather than backing down.  We will see what happens.  Maybe today is the day.  After all it is the 2nd anniversary of their leader's encouragement of disruption of the smooth transfer of power after a lawful election.

Grand kids are better and back to school today.  Basically all I did was feed them and watched TV while they retreated to their rooms.  Saw way too much screen time during my stay.  I am a big fan of documentaries.  The best one I saw during this adventure was "The Automat" shown on HBOmax.  It showed the history of a food delivery system that flourished in New York City and Philadelphia from the 20's to the 60's.  Customers would place nickels into slots next to little windows showing sandwiches or pies or side dishes and the door would open and the china plated food could be accessed.  There were many speakers and historia
ns in this brief film, but the best were Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Colin Powell all extolling the Automat.  It was a wonderful look at something I knew little about, as a midwestern kid. 

Still ugly and rainy outside.  Have to trudge to the store to get some things.

 

that's it

enjoy your day

stay safe