Afternoon folks!

This week I was thinking about "Eyes of the World," and I think I've picked out a couple of good ones ...

Here's the first one:

Grateful Dead "Eyes of the World" Live 2/9/1973, Stanford U., Palo Alto, Ca

This is a comment on a comment, so I don't expect a lot to come out of it. Previously (I won't call it dialogue) I suggested that "today many Americans confront newly crappy conditions with too much of a dawning recognition." I said this because I thought it indicated something important about the present-day political imaginary, the one debunked in today's Weekly Watch. So here it is.

Game Changer

Many changes are afoot, but the title primarily refers to Russia's new hypersonic missile, Oreshnik or hazelnut. Many analysts suggest it is as significant a development as the atomic bombs of the 1940's. Will the incoming Trump administration be a game changer? Judging from the bulk of his nominees, I don't think so, but I'm willing to wait and see. Will BRICS+ change the world and financial order? They've certainly begun the process. All these changes and more below the fold...

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Afternoon folks!

We've got a bunch of good stuff for you this week. Starting off, we've got an album from Chicago blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks, followed by blues singer LaVern Baker with an album of Bessie Smith tunes. After that, we move on to an album of cajun music with Michael Doucet and Beausoleil. Then we've got a couple of blues-rock albums, a late 60's album from Lonnie Mack and an early 80's double album from The Nighthawks. We finish off with some Latin rock from Malo.

Enjoy the tunes and have a great weekend!

Good morning, good people!

I am back home, sounds of loud trucks rattling the walls, and hungry birds at the feeder that was put away for 3 days. The birds can't blame us. They must blame the squirrels.

2020:

Biden -- 81.2 million

Trump -- 74.2 million

Total -- 155.4 million

2024:

Trump -- 76.9 million

Harris -- 74.4 million

Total -- 151.3 million

Welcome to Friday Night Photos everyone. Your once a week break from the daily madness of the crazy world we live in. Post any photos, memes, music, or whatever else you find of interest that helps you escape the madness.

I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. I spent the day with long time friends.
Good company along with good food plus beautiful weather (mid 70s and sunny skies) was a day to be truly thankful for.

Tonight's travelogue series takes us back to the Blackhawk Museum and their Chinese art exhibit.

"The Dragon Throne" The throne is the grand chair of state used in ceremonies when a new emperor ascended to the throne and other ceremonies.

Live briefing: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire appears to hold amid violation accusations

From the Washington Post

The cease-fire enacted this week between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appeared to hold Friday even as the Israeli military carried out attacks in Lebanon, with various parties alleging violations of the deal.