Loosing a Dog, Again

Once again I find myself facing the loss of a dear canine companion. His name was Tennessee.  He came to my son and me at  time when we needed him, and his stay was too brief. I have had many pets, and I don't think any loss of one has been any more sad.  Even Angel, who died in my arms after being hit by a car, was no more painful.  Angel was one of those rare dogs who could actually talk.  Lady was with me for 10 years.  I am sure they are waiting in heaven.  

Two More

       I am trying to use my new tablet and realize that I managed to post a draft of another article when last I wrote.  I will have to get back to that, but I was inspired tonight by learning a new word, schadenfreude, while discussing stuff on Facebook.  Schadenfreude means pleasure in the humiliation of another person.  It was in reference to the double whammy of the guilty verdict or plea from two of Trumps minions. 

       I am old enough to remember the Nixon debacle.  During the Nixon era I was in a position to know things that were never made public.  I was in Miami and was aware that Nixon had strong Mafia connections.  I was also aware that the joint chiefs of staff threatened to deliver him in chains to the floor of the Senate if  Nixon declared martial law to try and stop the impeachment process. 

        Now we have Trump  removing security clearances of people whom he considers political enemies. On Facebook I have discovered that many people just don't understand what a security clearance is.  Former government officials usually retain clearances so that current officials can consult with them.  

         As the current crisis evolves, I take no pleasure in seeing the reputation of America so soiled by the actions of the Whitehouse.  I take comfort in believing that the military and intelligence community will, in the end, side with the people of America and Congress and do the right thing when the time comes.  Be sure and vote.