Is anyone else seriously concerned that Elon Musk is balls deep in our government data and financial systems with zero oversight or accountability?

#TransparencyMatters #CongressDoYourJob #IHaveConcerns

Last week, I visited the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta during a short trip. This impressive portrait by Octavio Ocampo captures his lasting legacy, from renewable energy and conservation to his work with Habitat for Humanity. His impact is timeless, and he will be deeply missed.

Back home. The fields, the woods, the creek that raised me.

I walked the old trails, no map needed. I remember.

Waterfalls still sing their song. The trees? Same as ever. Quiet.

Over the years, I’ve been on a mission to rebuild a complete version of this classic game. Some parts are original, others are reproductions, but I finally have a complete, playable set.

Any other Fireball Island fans out there? What board games from your past still stand out in your mind?

I have learned that I need nature's healing powers to clear my mind and reset myself. Hiking after the leaves fall gives a new perspective. Long views, sun falling towards the horizon, long shadows give way to reflection, peace and diffuse thinking, a needed reprieve from the chaos of modern life.