Perhaps the most telling outcome of the shutdown was TikToker Nikolie's experiment: calling churches to see which would provide formula for a poor mother. This simple act exposed the true priorities of those religious organizations, broadcasting their failures to millions.

The Failed Fight

The needed credits
Were lost to the high-stakes game;
Costs now rise steeply.

Government shut down

In light of recent events, here is a more appropriate photo for Flag Day. RIP Melissa Hortman and husband Mark. I wish John Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette, a speedy recovery.

Happy Flag Day

Some haiku about my car

Chrome grille leads the way
Through city nights and bright days
Power meets prestige

Phoenix heat waves dance
Above hood's commanding stance
V8 whispers "go"

Bold sedan prowls streets
American muscle flows
In business attire​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My cat and her ball

#haiku but windshield dispatcher edition

fierce water surges
against cliffs carved by time's hand
lighthouse keeps its watch

pink flames light the sky
as night surrenders to dawn
guardian glows bright

dusk brings hunting time
yellow eyes pierce fading light
prairie yields prey

low wings skim tall grass
silent shadow parts wheat waves
vole freezes too late

some haikus for February

Lunch doesn't get much better than a Crunchwrap Supreme and a Baja Blast from Taco Bell! 🌮🌯 #TacoBell #CrunchwrapSupreme #BajaBlast #LunchGoals

Cloudy skies in Phoenix? Must be a special day! ☁️ Time to brave the "unusual" weather and grab some lunch. Anyone else enjoying this break from the sunshine? 🌥️

More of Port Heiden, AK. Or as we sometimes call it, Meshik.

Here is a grizzly bear I filmed in my mom’s home village of Port Heiden, AK.

Here is my cat Miracle