Riverwalk

Went to the Riverwalk yesterday with kids.  They had a day off from school and it was a good idea.  The weather was cloudy with some openings of sunshine.  After a lunch at Panera in the RenCen, we embarked off on our journey along the river.  Both kids are now taller than me.  I am very glad.  Judy took some good shots of the adventure.  They both fell into naps on the way home.

Watched a documentary called "Sly" on Stallone yesterday.  I have always loved the Rocky character and all the movies including the mediocre ones.  For me, he comes off as a real guy that has done some suffering in his life, had a painful childhood and loss of his son.  If you are a fan or at least curious, watch this one.  

In a rare  mood, Eli joined me at the grocery store yesterday.  He did the automated checkout like a pro and was polite to all the passersby.  The kids great grandfather died yesterday in Indiana.  I understand he lived a good long life.  Sorry for the whole family. 

War, any war accomplishes little other than killing people.  Borders get changed, buildings and infrastructure get destroyed.  The leaders promoting the conflict sit in their chairs and talk policy.  But on the ground and in the neighborhoods, lives are being destroyed.  Real, true innocents are giving up their lives for causes they don't understand. 

The endless cycle of vengeance seems to be unceasing in the Middle East.  There can be no justification for the killing of babies and children regardless of their ethnicity.  This is ungodly behavior, no matter how you address your deity of choice.  

Had to say this stuff.  I am angered and perplexed by these events even though  I am cloistered away in my quiet suburban neighborhood and can't help thinking of the young people pictured in this post. I think we take for granted the relative tranquility we live in.  

All for now

stay safe