Are we having fun yet?

That's a good question. 

Donald Trump doesn't look like he's enjoying himself as much being president any more. No more naps, no more "resting" of his eyes, and not so many golf outings. And it seems like someone is always trying to kill him. I don't remember previous presidents being threatened so often. 

Trump had ordered a first strike on Iran for no reason, thus killing the Ayatolla, doing it in secret at the urging of his pal Benjamin Netanyahu just to get Bibi out of a legal jam. But the whole effort really spiraled out of control. So after so many unnecessary deaths on both sides, including from Trump's war-crimes' strike on a girls' elemenatry school, and after too much money has been needlessly squandered, our erstwhile and once-again president finds that it was far easier getting into a war than it is getting out now. But at least shots are not being fired at the present moment. The war was started by Trump by mistake, so as long as the ceasefire continues, so much the better. 

The Trump presidency has had its serious side, but has definitely seen more bizarre moments than any other presidency during my 88 years.

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Is it possible to just have virtual fun? Trump certainly has been trying.

Donald Trump posted this AI-generated image of himself with his cabinet members, all lounging 

in the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. But now the pool has been defaced by the graffiti numbers 8647, something actually considered to be a threat against the president.

Trump's disapproval rating hits record high in new poll

Probably he considers it just more "fake news."

At the doctor's office

Google: Why do unnecessary tests continue? In part, it’s due to habit—both from patients who expect them and providers who want to be thorough. Defensive medicine, where doctors order tests to avoid liability, also plays a role. And in a fee-for-service system, more tests often mean more revenue. Breaking this cycle requires education, trust, and a shift toward value-based care. Older adults should feel empowered to ask questions: “Do I really need this test?”

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                Meanwhile, Iranians are still out rallying against the USA. 

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And here's a message that just came into my in-box:

Louisiana’s Secretary of State has declared a “state of emergency” giving MAGA Governor Jeff Landry the authority to suspend the upcoming May 16th elections.   MAGA is now using a legally dubious and unprecedented “emergency” (a scenario typically reserved for hurricanes, flooding, and civil unrest) to suspend an election that is already underway. Votes have already been cast. Ballots are already printed. All of it will now be thrown out—just to force through a new gerrymandered map that erases majority-Black congressional districts before the 2026 midterms. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  And if you read Spanish and are interested in Cuban history, here's an article for you:

 EL BARCO DE LA MUERTE

 Por: José. E. Dausá      Playa Girón, 19 de abril de 1961

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 A DC friend and former neighbor has restyled her back yard on Capitol Hill. The houses there, many built, as mine was, over 100 years ago, are often attached together, at least on one side, and have rather small backyards. But our own yard there was sufficient for my 4 children growing up. Parks, public playgrounds, and the nearby National Mall, surrounded by museums open for free, afforded my kids ample opportuity for roaming and exploring. 

              This will be posted now before the sun goes down and it all disappears!