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For an opinionated woman such as I, blogging is an excellent outlet. This is one of many fori that I use to bloviate. Enjoy! Comment on my commentary.

We are not alone

Some tidbits are extra tasty. Pretty much anything Neil deGrasse Tyson says is such a morsel.

In his interview with Chris Wallace, the astrophysicist asserts he would be surprised if there weren’t aliens in the universe.

Aliens come in all forms. DeGrasse Tyson doubts that the inhabitants of other worlds will look like Martian cartoons.

People immigrating into the United States are also designated as “aliens.”

Many of them are homeless; some are hopeless. There are many Americans who feel hopeless about the foreigners at our borders as well.

This is a tale of different aliens.

The earthbound ones are a part of a crisis of inhumanity.

The interstellar variety inspire hope and adventure.

Again?

Subhead: GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW

I wanted to steer clear of the second February groundhog day screeds.

Only to find out that Fred had died before making his predictions. Who was Fred? He was to Canada what Phil is to Punxsutawney** (PA). I had to say something on Fred’s behalf.

**Punxsutawney is perhaps one of the reasons I wanted to abstain from this year’s reporting. It exhausts me to spell it out or write it.

Fred was a well-loved Quebecois billed as “Fred la marmotte.”

Phil made his prediction for a prolonged winter today. Ever the contrarian, our friend from Staten Island, Chuck says it’ll be an early spring.

We will never know what Fred would have said.

Smoothie

Green, with Envy

Health benefits are often a draw when foods or drinks seem off-putting.

Green is healthy; you know, like lettuce or broccoli, but in a drink… well, the color can be extreme. That said, a green smoothie can be so delicious. I will attest to the perfection of this satisfying drink.

Beets and berries contribute to the brightness of the smoothie on the right.

Red could be said to be on the other side of the color spectrum. Don’t think stop when you see this beverage in your fridge.

Kind Friends

You have been admonished in the most colorful way. “Do more of what makes you happy” is phrase enough to make me happy.

Kindness and friendship are not activities but I am grateful for both.

The person who wrapped these lovely flowers in that lovely tote offers me both kindness and friendship.

I am a very lucky person. She is one of many kind friends that have gathered around me.

My heart swells with gratitude to all of them. You know who you are!

I have also been fortunate in having strangers come to my assistance. I may not know who you are but I am very appreciative of your aid. And, of course, your kindness in all those unexpected acts of friendship.

Freedom Fight

Mari S. Gold with the hat that inspired this post
This was the location at which our morning meeting took place. In simpler parlance, we had breakfast at Innocent Yesterday.

How far off-track can I take this blog today? Yes, breakfast was great. Company was better. But back to the fight for freedom and democracy.

Defending democracy is a battle that right-minded folks like Mari cannot abandon. She headed to mid-town to join a rally in defense of American freedoms. It’s fitting that this rally was held on the second anniversary of the insurrection.