NYT: “America’s Elected Officials are Living in Fear”

Over threats of political violence. Across the whole political spectrum. And in some cases the President has poured oil on the fire. Not mentioned: this is more and more including prominent business men and women. It’s estimated that Musk companies pay $20 million for security for himself and his key people. The article should be … Read more

Friday cocktail – Harry Truman’s favorite

And imitating Churchill he started the day with a shot of booze – in Truman’s case Bourbon. Farandaville variation -better than Truman’s 2 oz bourbon – like Truman 1/4 oz demerara syrup – BIG improvement on plain sugar! One dash orange bitters – or any amount and style of bitters to your taste. Stir in … Read more

European population crisis – worse and worse

The story is about a Greek school which will close after this school year. When you have no children – who said “Demographics is Destiny”? It’s a situation playing out across Europe and beyond. The region has 16 of the world’s top 20 oldest nations, particularly in Southern Europe, according to the independent World Population … Read more