Hoping for her that things stabilize soon and she stays safe.

A number of kids that I’ve watched grow up are now in the military (one is now a sergeant, hard as it is for me to believe). And they’re good people. The whole situation hurts my heart.

Thanks for this. It's seemed to me like too many people are shouting that troops should just refuse to carry out (unlawful) orders, when it's so much more complex than that for the troops.

Gotta love all the non-child safe junk piled inside the playpen, too.

An artist himself who struggled to make a living, he actively discouraged me from going into art. He also provided art supplies and expected improvement. I eventually went into art anyway, and I think he was proud, but he was also right that it's a hard way to make a living.

He struggled with various health issues that were long-term consequences for his injuries during the war for the rest of his life. Eventually cancer got him but he was stubbornly independent right up to the end; he drove himself to the hospital the day he died (don't do this, for obvious reasons).

He had undiagnosed PTSD, and an extreme aversion to any kind of fireworks. He was a product of his time, with the inherent flaws that can result. He was not a good dad by most measures, but I believe he tried his best.

I managed to miss this one the first time around in Utata- so glad to catch it now! Sunday Salon was such a great series. So well done.

Now that's a juicy image.

I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose them, and even harder when you have to make and carry out the decision, even though it's the best for them. Hugs offered.

Love your music and art, Leslie.

Ah so good. So true. Thanks.

Gah, this gave me shivers... It feels so appropriate for our times- standing in the dark, hoping for enough light to see, but the windows are so high up...

I admit it makes me think they will bring back the draft...

Let's hope it reinforces the idea for them of not following crazy orders, but falling back on defending the Constitution instead...