Mayans were cool

I was stumbling around on the Internet and ran across this very interesting illustrated history of the Mayan's written language.  It only takes about five minutes to read it, and it's well worth it.

Heading up to the Tahoe/Donner place on Sunday for a week long stay.  I'll post some pictures of the winter wonderland.

A kakistocracy -- indeed!

I have been searching for the right term to define the impending Trump government, but nothing seemed quite adequate or accurate.  Then I read this terrific article by Sophia McClennen. There is no doubt about it:  we are going to experience a kakistocracy first-hand.

Grace at Daryl's House

A couple of months ago we watched an episode of "Live From Daryrl's House" featuring Grace Sewell, a 19 year old Aussie singer and song writer.  I recorded the show on my DVR, but until just recently it was not up on Daryl's site, or on YouTube.  The good news is that it is now up on Daryl's site where you can play the entire show or just certain segments.  Check it out right here.  I recommend playing the entire show if you have the time because you will see how Grace, Daryl, and the band grow more appreciative of each other as the session goes on.  By the end of the session the respect on all sides is palpable.  This turned out to be one of the very best shows of the current season of LFDH.  I hope you enjoy it as much as Eileen and I have.  This young lady can really sing up a storm -- nobody owns her, as evidenced by her rendition of "You Don't Own Me."

A timely quote:

“Since the liar is free to fashion his ‘facts’ to fit the profit and pleasure, or even the mere expectations, of his audience, the chances are that he will be more persuasive than the truth teller.”

~ Hannah Arendt 1967