The reality of paradox . . .

Sunday, August 2, 2026 . It's Sol's day . . . at 8 a.m. Forecasts for Green Country indicate one more day of respite from Sol's heat hammer. Moderate Northerlies continue into TulseyTown with 80's and the afternoon index in the low 90's.

Paradox is the nature of the mystical path. – Mirabai Starr.

Today is the birthdate of James Baldwin, born in 1924 New York City. The essayist, novelist, and playwright was one of the most important voices of the 20th century, and remains relevant today.

Isabel Allende is 84 today. The magical realism Chilean/American author was born on this day in 1942 Lima, Peru.

It's the 62nd birthday for Mary-Louise Parker. The multi-laureate actor was born in 1964 Columbia, South Carolina. Personal note: My son Charlie studied in the same class with Ms. Parker at the North Carolina School of the Arts.

It's Carroll O'Connor's birthdate. The All In The Family actor (Archie Bunker) was born in 1924 Manhattan, New York City

The Academy Award laureate, among many international acting awards( Lawrence of Arabia), actor Peter O’Toole was born in 1932 Leeds,West Yorkshire, England.

Sixty years ago Friday, on July 30, 1966, Medicare and Medicaid went into effect. Heather Cox Richardson posted a reminder of its now historic cornerstone of American society and the greed underlying the present repugnant Republican attack to destroy it.

AI Has Already Entered The ‘Loss Of Control’ Transition – Nathan Gardels, NOËMA, 8.1.26 (contains excellent video interview).

Real Patriotism. – Robert Reich, Sunday Thought.

Saturday Night: a personal reflection from Joyce Vance, in Civil Discourse.