today and tomorrow/May 31

I'm feeling too jumpy today to do much good with my blog.

The powerful have had their boot on the neck of Americans for too long.  Now we are a country out of work, hungry, and fighting a virus that those in charge have no will to control.

My well being comes from a time of social generosity that younger generations can't imagine.

There was a gorgeous sunrise over the lake this morning.  The earth doesn't pay attention to our craziness.

today and tomorrow/May 30

Streetwalking

There is a Shared Streets Program in my neighborhood.  Bikers, pedestrians, are welcome.  The open streets near me are: Glenwood from Devon to Carmen.  Leland from Lincoln to Sheridan.  Enjoy!

Leadership

This is why we love him.

"In 2017 Trump called kneeling NFL players who peacefully protested police brutality ‘sons of bitches.’ Last night he called Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs.’ This is why racists shouldn’t be allowed to be president." - Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr

North Shore Senior Center

The Lifelong Learning Center has an interesting lineup for June.  I am emailing.

today and tomorrow/May 29

Listening
Do you enjoy audiobooks?  Here's an opportunity to listen for free.  Thanks Jean for sending the link.

https://www.komando.com/downloads/best-sites-to-download-free-audiobooks/502344/

ESP

If you are still fascinated by connections, the new episode of Closer to Truth -- Does ESP Make Sense? --may interest you. I am sending the email.

We Need This 

With society falling apart, I remembered today that Soo sent us this care package for our spirit.  Thanks again Soo.

https://onbeing.org/starting-points/a-care-package-for-uncertain-times/

Or, How About Some Gospel Music?
You can find it at Millenium Park at Home

youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE.

today and tomorrow/May 28

Leadership
Ben Joravsky has a intriguing column contemplating: "What if Michael Jordan, not Obama,  was head of the Democratic Party?"  Some more ripple effects from "The Last Dance." 
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/jordan-obama-biden-trump/Content?oid=80196710


Gerry sent a delightful video
You don't have to be an oldster to appreciate this.  But we do.  I'm sending the email.

Haircut
Since my hair person operates in Skokie, I called first thing Tuesday morning.  So good to hear her voice! She doesn't open the shop until Friday, but she let me come in yesterday.  I stopped at Panera on the way, like I always did.  You can place your order from your car by phone and they will bring it out. Or go in to the restaurant.  I went in for coffee and a muffin.

Life returns a snip and a bite at a time.

today and tomorrow/May 27

The Way Forward
So much attention is being directed now to what will happen "when it's over."  Lessons learned?  Dreams of a better future?  The Washington Post is sponsoring a digital series starting today.  I'm emailing.

A Favorite Voice
I discovered David Faris when he was a guest on Ben Joravsky’s podcast.  He is a professor at Roosevelt University and author of several books including It’s Time to Fight Dirty and the upcoming The Kids are all Left.

Faris speaks clearly for those of us who are frustrated with the Democratic Party for wanting to “win over” reluctant voters instead of cheering on policies that are popular and would excite voters to go to the polls.

Frustrated?  Too mild a word for me!  Another election where I am forced to settle for a lame candidate and then not even allowed to moan about it.  Vote Blue No Matter Who.  It’s the “No Matter Who” that cheats us every time.

Birds Everywhere

As cities quiet down, people are hearing their feathered friends who have been there all along.  Some are actually becoming “bird nerds” who add studying the species to their locked down lives. Have you discovered a hidden nest?  Phyllis is enjoying the wrens in her yard.

today and tomorrow/May 26

Sports Talk and Thoughts

I was listening to my favorite sports talkers.  They agreed that if Wrigley Field opened for a game with no restrictions it would fill up.  One caller boasted:  "I'm not afraid of any virus!" I thought:  "Then why don't you go work at a hospital or a nursing home?"  Then I thought: "What if all of the “essential” workers that keep these fans propped up went on strike?"  “We’re not going to put our lives in danger anymore!”  

We have a choice: develop a sense of community or die from selfishness.

Sports Starved

In the absence of sports, there's still a lot of writing.  Carole sent this article about Gehrig and Ruth from the New Yorker.  I was glad to learn more about Gehrig.  His heroic departure from the game (and life itself) has overwhelmed important memories of the man.
I am emailing the article.

Proposal

Sophie stopped by to visit, bring me some of her delicious baking,  and . . . to show me her engagement ring!  After she left I sat quietly for a long time.  I wanted to keep thinking about her happiness. 

today and tomorrow/May 25

Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours.

For my Uncle Elwood Duncan.
Joined the Army at 18.  Was in the Pacific when Pearl Harbor came.  Survived years in a Japanese Prison Camp.  Returned to live a troubled and shortened life.   Remembered and loved as handsome and young.

2020
. . . a historic event that buries our individual, personal histories.  How unimaginable that our deaths could go unremarked on . . .