RANDOM THOUGHT. Instead of [newly elected] Democrats immediately trying to position themselves as presidential candidates, how about for the next year they take care of the business they were elected for?

Let their [and our] constituents decide whether they are presidential caliber.

Prediction: they're not. Here's why.

FALLING LEAVES 2027, WEEK 7: Here are this week's usuals, the pond and fire pit.

Last Sunday the colors were vivid. This Sunday winter took over; colors changed to browns, and the leaves dropped by the bushel. It seems like all we need to complete the transition to winter is a bit of snow.

Here's the last reds along our road; the yellows have gone to brown and dropped.

Finally here's our cats with me as we explore our new winter neighborhood. Until next week....