Reflections in that rain puddle

Identifies thoughtful, good for discussion and analysis posts on web sites dealing with government [especially foreign affairs]. Please note that I am a progressive and my selections will reflect that. However, I am not a member of any political party.

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Judith, our newest rescued cat, carefully looks from inside a cupboard where she is not supposed to be.

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Top image = view from our deck to back yard one week ago.

Bottom image = view of Pistol Creek in Maryville, TN after recent heavy rains.

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Dog walking view late September East TN

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Solar winds

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Lost in red mist

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Burning bush shrubs "burning" at the beginning of October.

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Colour bubbles

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Fern flames

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Late summer flower

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Judith is our newest cat in a home for five older cats so it is a special time to see her atop the cat condo.

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Farewell

I have decided to close this blog. Only an idiot would create a blog on foreign affairs without fairly strict geographical or issue restrictions. Over time, I have become more overwhelmed and feeling more guilty when I fell behind  in posting selections from the many RSS feeds that I subscribe to, read and post selections to this blog.

Still, it has been a marvelous learning experience and I have enjoyed nearly every minute. There are so many great feeds by not for profit organizations that do illuminate issues and possibilities. I have very much enjoyed reading and thinking about each article. However, much of the content focuses on the negative rather than the positive. That too can have an impact.

If I were to do this again, I would focus only on Andorra. Not too many foreign policy problems there.

Bill.......

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