I admit that they did scare the Hell out of me. The weather alarms were specific and alarming, supported by maps and colors showing who would be hit by severe tornados and storms. We were ground zero on the map. We took it seriously.
We scrambled to protect the animals and our farmhouse as much as possible, including moving supplies and valuables (we don’t have many of those) into the basement.
There was no need to dwell on it; there were no tornados, and the system moved up to the North of us, although there was no explanation. This morning, I go to Albany for my scheduled retina eye exam. I suspect I might need new glasses or additional medical treatment. We’ll see.
I would recommend anyone who cares about politics and democracy read George Clooney’s op-ed piece in the New York Times. Clooney is the famous actor and Joe Biden’s leading fundraiser. Joe Biden’s administration ends this week, and the door opens for a new candidate, perhaps Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.
From the night of the debate, this was inevitable, and the Democrats were wise enough to give what was unavoidable some time to check-in. Soon, the Democratic leader will make their trek to the White House.
I hope to return around noon; I look forward to seeing you then. I’m grateful to the spirits that our farm, animals, and selves are not harmed. I see climate change is making accurate weather almost impossible.
Glad you’re safe, Jon. Any way you can publicly share the Times piece? It is beyond a pay wall.
I’ll try when I get home you can Google it call over the Intenet
Deborah, you can also see the op ed piece here: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/10/george-clooney-biden-campaign-2024-democrats
Jon, I would also recommend the op-ed by James Carville. He wrote an excellent and cogent piece that complements George Clooney’s essay.
I saw it Jody, thanks..I think it will turn out to be a history document…
Search on Google ,CNN, for Clooney op ed piece, and you can access it.
I have read both pieces and they are scary. And now groups are talking about “protecting” themselves (NATO the EPA) against a Trump presidency. What does this say? How can anyone vote for a rapist and crook who took the US for how many dollars?
Thank you for putting women’s hygiene products on the food pantry list. I am happy to contribute to this.
Jon, you seem to be living in some bizarro alternative political universe. Can you actually be saying that because a movie star wrote an op-ed piece, the Biden administration will cash in its chips this week? Wow!
Sandra I love my alternate universe it’s where I have always lived happily. I Ithink they call it the United States. You might want to try some Culturelle Abdominal Support or see a therapist. Hang in there Sandra, it’s only going to get worse, I’m sorry but I don’t argue politics with strangers on Facebook.