Hope and dreams . . .
Wednesday, September 23, 2026. It's Odin's day . . . A cool morning walk from the mailbox at 7a.m. It's official: Autumn is here. And the forecasts for GreenCountry reflect that fact. Moderate Nor'Easterlies maintain sunny skies and mid 80's for TulseyTown's afternoon.
Humans won’t be able to maintain dominance over AI unless China and the U.S. — the two leading AI powers in the world — join together to seek it, but our competition for dominance makes this nearly impossible. – Robert Reich, Xi and the Dilemma of Ai.
Today is the birthday of Roman emperor Caesar Augustus, born 63 B.C. Rome. He was the great-nephew of Julius Caesar. Augustus was named as heir upon the assassination of Julius.
The Mongol emperor Kublai Khan was born on this date in 1215 Mongolia. He was The grandson of the empire’s founder, Genghis Khan.
Influential jazz man John Coltrane was born on this day in 1926 Hamlet, North Carolina.
And, Bruce Springsteen is 77 today. “The Boss”was born in 1949, Long Branch, New Jersey.
And none shall sleep . . .
Tuesday, September 22, 2026. It's Tiw's day . . . The Autumnal Equinox arrives this evening at 8 p.m. Central time and around the world. Right on cue, forecasts for GreenCountry call for moderate Northerlies and sunny skies.TulseyTown's afternoon in the low 80's.
Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy. – Joseph Campbell
Americans aren't buying Trump's attack on free speech. – Heather Cox Richardson in Letters From An American.
The media, collectively, has done something right and important. – Robert Reich, Solidarity. 9.21.26
Speaking of media:
The West Wing, a landmark television serial drama premiered on this day in 1999, Written and produced by Aaron Sorkin, the drama offered an extensive portrayal of the U.S. presidency and was broadcast on the National Broadcasting Co., Inc. (NBC), television network from 1999 to 2006. A total of 156 episodes of the program aired on NBC.
In 1994, the first episode of Friends aired on NBC. The show went on to become one of the most popular sitcoms in the U.S.
Today is the 68th birthday of Andrea Bocelli. The singer was born in 1958, Lajatico, near Pisa, Italy.
Funny how a machine keeps time . . .
Monday, September 21, 2026.
It's the Moon's day . . . At 7a.m. back from the mailbox. Official Fall comes tomorrow, while today it comes ahead of schedule. Moderate Northerlies are in the GreenCountry forecasts. A cloudy start to the day, most of the morning in the 70's. By afternoon mid 80's and some sunshine.
Let the laughter come, even if it has not been heard for a very long time, especially if times are hard and the future uncertain. Laughter is as important in adversity as wisdom and courage. – Steven Charleston
The comedian and actor Bill Murray is 66 today. He was born in, 1950, Evanston, Illinois.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was published on this day in 1937.
And, the writer H.G. Wells was born on this day in 1866 Bromley, England. An English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian, he pioneered science fiction while writing prolifically in many genres.
The rise of economic populism? – Robert Reich, A Political “Realignment.” posted today.
“We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.” ― H. G. Wells