Monday Musings - September 15, 2025

 

1. It is the third Monday of September. There are 15 Mondays remaining in the year. The Vernal Equinox happens on September 23! Autumn is coming. 

Lizard on the Glass
Tequesta, FL
September 14, 2025

2. Family NFL Results. Family teams went 2-4 for the second week in a row, not a good start to the young season. Interesting side note, the Ravens scored one more point this week than last week and it helped ensure their win, unlike last week's loss. And who would have believed the Chiefs would begin the season 0-2.

Ravens (1-1) trampled Browns (0-2), 41-17

Cowboys (1-1) snuck past Giants (0-2), 40-37

Commanders (1-1) came up short to Packers (2-0), 18-27

Dolphins (0-2) drowned by Patriots (2-0), 27-33

Steelers (1-1) crushed by Seahawks (1-1), 17-31

Chiefs (0-2) scalped by Eagles (2-0), 17-20 

3. When Donald Trump uses the phrase “radical left”, he generally means political opponents, activists, or groups aligned with progressive/Democratic causes. However, when we look specifically at mass shootings or politically motivated attacks in the U.S., the data doesn’t really support the idea of the “radical left” being a major driver. 

According to the FBI and DHS (as well as research by groups like the Center for Strategic and International Studies), far-right extremism has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of ideologically motivated shootings and terrorist attacks in the U.S. in recent decades (examples: El Paso 2019, Pittsburgh synagogue 2018, Charleston 2015, Buffalo 2022).

Left-wing extremist shootings are extremely rare, with the 2017 Scalise shooting being the standout case.

(Chat GPT) 

4. It had been a tumultuous few days in America. I wish we could cease the name calling and incendiary rhetoric. We are be better than this. 

5. As I was walking up to my front door yesterday, I notices a small lizard on the window looking into the house. I guess it wanted to get out of the heat. It is very rare that lizards are seen on the windows, although they are plentiful on the ground around the shrubbery. 

6. Just as a reminder amidst all of the vile sputum. “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matt 22:36-40)

7. Today in History. On September 15, 1978, boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time in his career, the first fighter ever to do so. Following his victory, Ali retired from boxing, only to make a brief comeback two years later. Ali, who once claimed he could “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” left the sport permanently in 1981.

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 14, 1942, the future world champ changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964 after converting to Islam. He earned a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and made his professional boxing debut against Tunney Hunsaker in October 1960, winning the bout in six rounds. On February 25, 1964, Ali defeated the heavily favored Sonny Liston in six rounds to become heavyweight champ, after which he famously declared, “I am the greatest!”

Trump vows national emergency in Washington, DC over ICE dispute - Reuters

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says - Reuters

Oil edges up after attacks on Russian energy facilities - Reuters

Why the most advanced military in the world is playing catchup on the modern battlefield - CNN

Kash Patel’s difficulties and embarrassments at the FBI do not go unnoticed - MSNBC

Federal Reserve set to meet next week amid chaos from Trump’s attacks on the Fed - MSNBC

‘Things have changed’: Schumer threatens government shutdown over health care - MSNBC

Trump threatens to call national emergency in Washington DC over Ice cooperation - The Guardian

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL  

Monday Musings - September 8, 2025

 

1. And as the month races by, it is already the second Monday of September. Wow! The opening weekend of the NFL continues tonight. Just so we remember, there are 16 Mondays remaining in the year. 

2. Democracy is under siege. Changing the name of the Department of Defense to Department of War is scary and demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding about the concept of defense. And then likening an operation against Chicago to the movie Apocalypse Now further demonstrates that senior leadership is unhinged in a frightening manner. The following represents not only an immature, but dangerous view of fellow Americans and is something that never should be uttered by an American president. 

Trump is quoted as follows in USA Today:

“I love the smell of deportations in the morning,” Trump said, converting a line about napalm in the Vietnam War to refer to deportations. “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” 

Tigger
Port St Lucie, FL
September 7, 2025

3. Sunday's excitement was driving to Port St Lucie to visit Tigger. Tigger's family is on vacation and while they have someone feeding him daily, Chris and I are familiar with Tigger and we actually can play with him a bit and just be with him. I love the way Tigger greets me when we show up at the door. He lets me hold him for a few minutes before he decides to play rough. I miss having a cat, but not enough to actually get a cat. Tigger and Finn actually get along really well. 

4. Family NFL Results. Yes, the NFL season is underway and the family teams were in action this weekend. Family teams went 2-3, not a good start. It seems that the Ravens are continuing their embarrassing 4th quarter collapses again this year by blowing a 15-point lead to the Bills to open the season. This marks the 10th time since 2022 that the Ravens have lost after blowing a 4th quarter lead. Not good!

Ravens (0-1) snatched defeat from the jaws of victory to Bills (1-0), 40-41

Cowboys (0-1) lost to Eagles (1-0), 20-24

Commanders (1-0) defeated Giants (0-1), 21-6

Dolphins (0-1) were stampeded by Colts (1-0), 8-33

Steelers (1-0) outlasted Jets (0-1), 34-32

5. Is the Trump administration targeting Baby Boomers? The vaccine policies of HHS coupled with reductions in Medicare and Medicaid are targeting the Boomers possibly with the intent to reduce expenditures for Social Security and medical expenses as well as federal pensions. How come no one is talking about this?

6. Given the weather this morning, I think I am going to ride the NordicTrack S22i for my workout. I don't want to get caught in a downpour on some busy street.

7. OK, while I'm on it and still fuming, I asked ChatGPT to review the Ravens 4th quarter blown lead losses since 2022 and it reported the following 10 disasters:

Total since 2022: 10 games

2022 season (4)

Week 2 vs Dolphins (L 38–42) — led 35–14 early in the 4th. PressBox

Week 6 at Giants (L 20–24) — 10-point 4th-quarter lead evaporated late. ESPN.com+1

Week 12 at Jaguars (L 27–28) — late lead lost on TD + 2-pt with :14 left. Baltimore Ravens+1

Week 17 vs Steelers (L 13–16) — led in 4th, allowed TD with :56 left. ESPN.com

2023 season (3)

Week 3 vs Colts (OT L 19–22) — led 19–16 in the 4th; tied on late FG, lost in OT.

Week 5 at Steelers (L 10–17) — led 10–8 late 4th; allowed go-ahead TD. ESPN.com

Week 10 vs Browns (L 31–33) — led 31–17 in 4th; Browns rallied to win. ESPN.comCBS News

2024 season (2)

Week 2 vs Raiders (L 23–26) — up 23–13 with ~12:00 left; gave up three straight scoring drives. ESPN.com+1Baltimore Ravens

Week 8 at Browns (L 24–29) — lost on TD with :59 left after holding a late lead. ESPN.com+1

2025 season (1)

Week 1 at Bills (L 40–41) — blew late 4th-quarter lead; walk-off FG beat them. ESPN.com

8. Today in History. September 8, 1974. In a controversial executive action, President Gerald Ford pardons his disgraced predecessor Richard M. Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Ford later defended this action before the House Judiciary Committee, explaining that he wanted to end the national divisions created by the Watergate scandal.

The Watergate scandal erupted after it was revealed that Nixon and his aides had engaged in illegal activities during his reelection campaign–and then attempted to cover up evidence of wrongdoing. With impeachment proceedings underway against him in Congress, Nixon bowed to public pressure and became the first American president to resign. At noon on August 9, Nixon officially ended his term, departing with his family in a helicopter from the White House lawn. Minutes later, Vice President Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States in the East Room of the White House. After taking the oath of office, President Ford spoke to the nation in a television address, declaring, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”

Trump threatens 'WAR' in Chicago; Pritzker hits back at potential National Guard deployment - USA Today

South Korea to fly detained workers back as US vows more raids on employers - Reuters

UN says time is short to stop famine spreading as Israel bombards Gaza City - Reuters

Trump's 'Department of War' wants to bring back some of the worst aspects of American history - MSNBC

Military-related work absences at a 19-year high amid National Guard deployments - The Washington Post

 US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting - CNN

 Russia strikes Ukrainian government building for first time, in largest air attack of war - CNN

Trump fires back at reporter over Chicago question: 'That's why you're second-rate' - FoxNews

US treasury secretary denies Trump tariffs are tax on Americans - The Guardian

Republican condemns Vance for ‘despicable’ comments on Venezuelan boat strike - The Guardian

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

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Monday Musings - Labor Day 2025

1. Welcome September--it is the first Monday of there ninth month of the year. Whew! We made it this far. There are 17 Mondays remaining in the year. 

2. Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States. Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. "Labor Day" was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. Wikipedia

House under construction
Tequesta, FL
August 31, 2025

3. I find it very interesting to monitor the progress of houses being constructed along my bike routes. There are multiple houses being constructed. All of them are being constructed on lots where existing homes were razed. Watching the process from demolition to completion is fascinating and I am also amazed at how long it takes to get to completion and occupancy. This is not a quick process.

4. I managed a 19-mile ride yesterday. It got a bit warm towards the end, but despite my ride, I still closed out August with less than 100 miles ridden. It was one of my worst months since I've been keeping records. The most significant thing about the ride, however, was that I passed 6,000 miles ridden since buying my bike during February 2022.

5. The biggest threat to our Republic may be residing in the White House. International ineptitude coupled with domestic ineffectiveness all he has to show for his efforts. The president is more concerned about retribution than he is actually accomplishing something positive for the American people. His disdain for renewable energy sources is one area where his actions are increasing costs for American families. Tariffs are another. The downward spiral may be happening too fast to correct.

6. Today in History. On September 1, 1972, in what’s billed as the “Match of the Century,” American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky during the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.

In the world’s most publicized title match ever played, Fischer, a 29-year-old Brooklynite, became the first American to win the competition since its inception in 1866. The victory also marked the first time a non-Russian had won the event in 24 years.

Fischer, who started playing chess professionally at age 8, won the U.S. Open Championship when he was 14 (he would go on to win it seven more times) and became the world’s youngest international grandmaster at age 15.

Fischer’s skills and age—and demanding, arrogant attitude—made him a pop culture phenomenon. He became the subject of books and movies and even inspired a song, “The Ballad of Bobby Fischer.”

Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 800, injures 2,800 - Reuters

China's Xi pushes a new global order, flanked by leaders of Russia and India - Reuters

Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City, more families flee - Reuters

In Mexican border town, thousands of jobs lost due to Trump tariffs - Reuters

Tracking Trump’s retaliation against a wide swath of critics and perceived political enemies - CNN

Trump's Cabinet meeting profanity highlighted a harsh truth about his Putin failures - MSNBC

Trump administration threatens states with odd demands for sex ed censorship - MSNBC

One meal a day, no bathing for days: Inside the 'humanitarian crisis' at an ICE field office - MSNBC

Trump makes bold declaration about DC amid his federal policing intervention - FoxNews

Trump wraps up week announcing that billions in foreign aid is canceled - FoxNews

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Monday Musings - August 25, 2025

 1. Happy Monday! Today is the final Monday of August. Labor Day is celebrated next Monday which will be the 1st of September. It is later than you think. There are only 18 Mondays remaining in the year.

Around the Pool
Weston Lakes, TX
August 24, 2025

2. Chris and I have been enjoying the hospitality of my sister and her family. We enjoyed a fun afternoon around the pool after visiting Dad in the morning. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and I doubled as the margarita bartended. Frankly, I lost track of the number of margaritas I made, but I do know we had to Door Dash additional mixer!

3. Wow, things are happening in the country. I am concerned, that Lincoln's "government of the people, by the people, and for the people . . . " has become the government of the $, by the $, and for the $. I am very uncomfortable with the U.S. government having control of, getting money other than taxes from, and/or stock in significant companies. At least three, Intel, USSteel, and Nvidia have already succumbed. Government is not a business designed to turn a profit at the expense of the shareholders. Who are the shareholders? We the People!

4. As the administration of President Donald Trump is using loopholes in the nation’s laws to claim the right to use the military against American citizens, Democratic governors are pushing back.

The administration has taken control of the Washington, D.C., police under the 1973 Home Rule Act, which permits that takeover if “special conditions of an emergency nature exist.” Although the Department of Justice itself reported that crime in the city is at a 30-year low, Trump declared a crime emergency in the District of Columbia on August 11 to take control of the police.

The Home Rule Act limits the president’s takeover to 30 days unless the House and Senate pass a joint resolution to extend that time. On Friday, Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a bill to extend the takeover for about six months and to make that time the default for all future “emergencies.” (Letters from an American)

5. Has anyone else noticed that the current administration does not tolerate dissent or disagreement? Remember back to the Biden administration, just 9 short months ago, how it seemed everything that the administration desired was met with disagreement by the opposition and yet no one went to jail, they were not vilified, nor did they have their houses searched by the FBI.

6. As we head into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) age is anyone else concerned that rewriting history and news will threaten the accuracy of the responses? We really do not need biased AI results. 

7. Today in History. On August 25, 1944, after more than four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. German resistance was light, and General Dietrich von Choltitz, commander of the German garrison, defied an order by Adolf Hitler to blow up Paris’ landmarks and burn the city to the ground before its liberation. Choltitz signed a formal surrender that afternoon, and on August 26, Free French General Charles de Gaulle led a joyous liberation march down the Champs d’Elysees.

Paris fell to Nazi Germany on June 14, 1940, one month after the German Wehrmachtstormed into France. Eight days later, France signed an armistice with the Germans, and a puppet French state was set up with its capital at Vichy. Elsewhere, however, General Charles de Gaulle and the Free French kept fighting, and the Resistance sprang up in occupied France to resist Nazi and Vichy rule.

Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 15 people, including journalists - Reuters

Trump's redistricting push could bring decades of Republican rule to the US House - Reuters

Exclusive: US confirms first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak - Reuters

Oil prices edge up as traders weigh supply risks - Reuters

Homes in California wine country and central Oregon are under evacuation orders as crews battle wildfires  - CNN

Retailers are using ‘sneakflation’ to pass along Trump’s tariffs - CNN

Taiwan defeats Nevada to win 2025 Little League World Series - FoxNews

France summons U.S. Ambassador Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism letter - The Washington Post

-- Bob Doan, Weston Lakes, TX

Monday Musings - August 18, 2025

 

1. The third Monday of August has arrived! Wow--we are surely slipping through the month in a wild fashion. There are only 19 Mondays remaining in the year. 

2. Too little too late for the Orioles. They have had a couple of great series, including taking 2 of 3 from the Astros over the weekend. With 38 games remaining in the season the O's must win 24 (.632) just to get to .500 for the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. 

NordicTrack S22i Partially Assembled
Tequesta, FL
August 17, 2025

3. One reason Chris and I drove the truck north on our recent trip was to retrieve our NordicTrack S22i Exercise Bike. We had given it to family, but it no longer fit into their exercise plan and so we brought it to Florida to ride on rainy days. It seemed to have arrived in good shape, although I have not fully reassembled it yet. It needs a new control board, which I ordered last evening. I hope to have it up and running by next week. 

4. A commentary on the republican approach to governing as evidenced by the disaster in Alaska is as follows: That’s the kakistocracy part: government by the most incompetent, ill-suited people. If kakistocracy is the shot, then kleptocracy is the chaser (though it might be the other way around; I can’t quite decide). The corruption—the willingness to pursue personal profit and political gain at the expense of principle—that now defines the former Republican Party is just jaw-dropping. (Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance)

5. I hear Putin has a bridge for sale that Trump wants to buy. It is in San Francisco. I also saw a small stand in the background of an image selling Russian Kool-aid.

6. Today in History. On August 18, 1991, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest during a coup by high-ranking members of his own government, military and police forces.

Since becoming leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1988, Gorbachev had pursued comprehensive reforms of the Soviet system. Combining perestroika(“restructuring”) of the economy—including a greater emphasis on free-market policies—and glasnost (“openness”) in diplomacy, he greatly improved Soviet relations with Western democracies, particularly the United States. Meanwhile, though, within the USSR, Gorbachev faced powerful critics, including conservative, hard-line politicians and military officials who thought he was driving the Soviet Union toward its downfall and making it a second-rate power. On the other side were even more radical reformers—particularly Boris Yeltsin, president of the most powerful socialist republic, Russia—who complained that Gorbachev was just not working fast enough.

Trump tells Ukraine to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of Zelenskiy meeting - Reuters

Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia halted after Ukrainian attack - Reuters

Israelis stage nationwide protests to demand end to Gaza war and release of hostages - Reuters

 After exploding in strength at a historic rate this weekend, Hurricane Erin will churn up the eastern US coastline After exploding in strength at a historic rate this weekend,  - CNN

Serbia’s populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots - CNN

Texas Democrats may have finally cracked the best way to fight Trump - MSNBC

Rubio erupts on CBS host over 'stupid media narrative' about Trump-Putin summit - FoxNews

Russia pounds Ukraine as Zelensky, allies prepare to meet with Trump - The Washington Post

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL 

Monday Musings - August 11, 2025

 

1. Greetings. It is the second Monday of August. There are 20 Mondays remaining in the year. Labor Day is coming soon and summer will be over.

2. The Orioles snatched defeat from the jaws of victory yesterday. They gave up two runs in the top of the ninth inning and lost 3-2. They are 12 games under .500 again and headed for a last place finish in the division. All hopes of making the playoffs have vanished and the team and fan base are in a "wait until next year" mode.

Woodchuck on the 8th
Carroll Park, Baltimore, MD
August 10, 2025

3. Jeremy, Julie, Chris, and I golfed yesterday. We went to Carroll Park, a nine hole course in Baltimore, and enjoyed a bright Maryland summer's day. The pace was slow and we spent some time looking at diversions, such as this woodchuck on hole 8. 

4. Apparently Washington, DC, is about to become a militarized city. Wait, I thought this was America and we  had police and not military to patrol our streets. What city is next? New York? (Reuters)

5. So, Putin is a wanted war criminal with an international arrest warrant. He is apparently meeting with Trump in Alaska. If the U.S. does not arrest Putin and hand him over to the international courts for prosecution, does that make the U.S. a criminal nation? Apparently not. The U.S. is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

6. Today in History. A group of federal prisoners classified as “most dangerous” arrives at Alcatraz Island, a 22-acre rocky outcrop situated 1.5 miles offshore in San Francisco Bay, on August 11, 1934. The convicts—the first civilian prisoners to be housed in the new high-security penitentiary—joined a few dozen military prisoners left over from the island’s days as a U.S. military prison.

Alcatraz was an uninhabited seabird haven when it was explored by Spanish Lieutenant Juan Manuel de Ayala in 1775. He named it Isla de los Alcatraces, or “Island of the Pelicans.” Fortified by the Spanish, Alcatraz was sold to the United States in 1849. In 1854, it had the distinction of housing the first lighthouse on the coast of California. Beginning in 1859, a U.S. Army detachment was garrisoned there, and from 1868 Alcatraz was used to house military criminals. In addition to recalcitrant U.S. soldiers, prisoners included rebellious Indian scouts, American soldiers fighting in the Philippines who had deserted to the Filipino cause, and Chinese civilians who resisted the U.S. Army during the Boxer Rebellion. In 1907, Alcatraz was designated the Pacific Branch of the United States Military Prison.

Israel strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza - ReutersIn India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods - ReutersTrump escalates crime rhetoric ahead of Washington crackdown announcement - ReutersPam Bondi has a new probe into the handling of 2016 Russian meddling. John Durham already spent four years investigating it - CNNTrump needed an Epstein distraction. A conspiracy theory explains what came next. - MSNBCAfter a deadly shooting at the CDC, shaken scientists demand answers from RFK Jr. - MSNBCHigh-stakes summit with Putin over Ukraine war tops Trump's agenda this week - FoxNews

-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD

Monday Musings - July 28, 2025

 

1. It has arrived. The 5th and final Monday of July is here and there are only 22 Mondays remaining in the year. 

2. It looks as if the Orioles are going to be sellers before the July 31 MLB Trading Deadline. They effectively played themselves out of playoff contention since the All Star Break by going 5-6 (.454). They are currently 11 games under .500 standing at 47-58 (.447). There are 57 games remaining and the O's need to win 37 of them to reach the expected 84 wins necessary to lock down a Wild Card Playoff spot. That means they need to play .649 (37-20) baseball. I don't see that happening. But, still l hope!

Crossing the Loxahatchee River on my Bike
Tequesta, FL
July 27, 2025

3. I got out a bit earlier yesterday to ride and rode almost 22 miles around Tequesta and Jupiter. Being Sunday morning the traffic was light and the roads open. Being early, I had hoped it would be cooler, but alas, it was not. I enjoyed the ride and saw multiple tortoises along my trek. 

4. I read the speech the our Vice President gave on July 5, 2025, at the Claremont Institute in which he makes some very concerning statements. First off, he believes that America as a creedal nation. That is a scary notion because it is clear that America was not intended to be creedal--there is no religious creed that is to be followed. But even more concerning was the statement: So I believe one of the most pressing problems for us to face as statesmen is to redefine the meaning of American citizenship in the 21st century. This, apparently, is becoming a new way that citizens can be deprived of their rights. As I read further in the transcript, he lays out a number ideals that citizens must meet and he also clearly denigrates those of alternate or atheistic religious beliefs. 

(Transcript: JD Vance’s Speech At The Claremont Institute’s Statesmanship Award Event)

5. This Day in History. July 28, 1868: Following its ratification by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including formerly enslaved people—is officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution. Secretary of State William Seward issues a proclamation certifying the amendment.

Two years after the Civil War, the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 divided the South into five military districts, where new state governments, based on universal manhood suffrage, were to be established. Thus began the period known as Radical Reconstruction, which saw the 14th Amendment, which had been passed by Congress in 1866, ratified in July 1868. The amendment resolved pre-Civil War questions of African American citizenship by stating that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States…are citizens of the United States and of the state in which they reside.” The amendment then reaffirmed the privileges and rights of all citizens, and granted all these citizens the “equal protection of the laws.”

Europe reacts with mix of relief and concern to US trade deal - Reuters

US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting - Reuters

Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of battle - Reuters

Russia at the gates: How Ukraine defended a strategic city for months - Reuters

Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin - Reuters

Justice Department drops cases against LA protesters after officers caught making false claims - The Guardian

Muscovites’ travel plans disrupted as Ukraine targets airspace with drones - The Guardian

Trump embraced Australia's harshest immigration policies. But there's one key difference. - MSNBC

Former anchor fears 'the end' of CBS as Paramount merger sparks liberal panic - FoxNews

Programming Note: Due to travel, Monday Musings will not be published next week, August 4th; unless, of course, plans change.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL