ATC

 When I was in my twenties and working the afternoon shift at Central Transport in the rate department, I first became acquainted with All Things Considered.  Because of my desk job seated in front of a computer screen, I could listen to the radio quietly.  At five o'clock, the familiar theme music came up from the speakers and "from. National Public Radio, it's All Things Considered".  One of the early hosts of that program, was Susan Stamberg.  Hers was a familiar voice that I looked forward to hearing each day, a smart friend that delivered information about the world.  Her tone was always comforting and assuring.  Not a pretty voice but a resonant one, she helped me complete my day and taught me a little.  I was always sad when the daily program was done.  She left us recently and was again another reminder that good things cannot last forever.

Big "No Kings" protests coming today, about 2500 around the country are planned.  Citizens will be streaming onto the main streets with signs and shouts.  The most fierce of the protesters are not the youngsters with tattoos and nose rings.  They are the grandmas with concerns for their grandchildren. Unlike those worried about the economy, they are furious for their precious grand babies futures.  Push them aside and push them down; these ladies remain undeterred and will not be silenced.   At a variety of advanced ages, these folks have little to lose and fewer cares about who they piss off. MAGA's, watch out for these furious old ladies!  

My driving is not what it used to be.  Venturing to new places makes me uneasy.  Driving at night with all the glares is somewhat unsettling.  I do it, but not happily.  It's another one of life's unpleasant realities.

We will have Shannon today and more Disney movies coming up.  Considering everything, it will be a good break

an old guy at the Riverwalk 

thats it