The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

- Jefferson

@ukraine Yet again demonstrating Russia's incompetence in training (of troops), equipment maintenance, and such. Revealing Ukrainian innovation, resilience, and persistence.

Near 17,000 nursing home patients in Virginia utilize Medicaid....

@realTuckFrumper Until those nursing facilities start to empty out...

@HelenBranswell And it will kill children especially. First time mothers hearing the "whooping cough" of pertussis will freak out and want to know what "we" are going to do about it...

Now listening....First heard on the USS Turner Joy (DD951) in 1977...Gods, I'm old.

Ran down to the local BBQ place; had a bloody Mary and order a BLT with baked beans. Now, back into the AC and a relax before nap.

West Virginia. On the Chief's list....'88....
:ablobrollingeyes: 😂

@HelenBranswell What is fearful to me, is that infant/child mortality won't be a crisis in the public's mind for a few years; into the next administration.

An old retired guy: Nice day for some music, beer and a kimchi burger...

youtube.com/watch?v=iKdLYuOorE

Excellent explainer on the Ukrainian operation. In one guy's opinion, and I am no expert, Russia has failed for years to invest in training, maintenance, and new technologies as mentioned by the speaker where the inability to build strategic capable bombers exists. Further, he mentions that there may be similar operations in place for other targets AND that Ukraine remains committed to not attacking civilian sectors. Last, that the Putin-Trump relationship is a little bit of a wild card. Trump's desires vs. putting in the work is an issue.

I have started the mustard seeds soaking in Chardonnay, Chardonnay vinegar, with a bit of salt. I'll grind it tomorrow. Today, I will make due with Coleman's on my mortadella on toasted sourdough with sprouts.

@realTuckFrumper
Did someone ask, "Why these people should die twenty years before you?""

Today, I reflect on Memorial Day. In my 22 years in the service, I have known people who have sacrificed all, personally and in my capacity as a care giver. I show the flag, knowing some people have perverted its symbolism; the US flag, the Gadsden flag...or other symbols of a nation established to promote the general welfare.

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