Ten minutes to write. Less time to read.

We’re four days down the road from exiting the Allure of the Seas; since then a Carnival line ship has been subject to a fire that stopped all other systems on the ship: commode flushing, air conditioning, lighting, and food service.  Think of it as survival in the desert. 

In addition, a former California police officer has gone viral in more ways than one.  He’s targeted to kill various individuals whom, he believes, have done him gross injustices.  And this has become a national headline story.  Even as I write this, we’re not sure of the outcome. 

Then the Pope resigns; the US President gives his State of the Union speech, and some weird species of dog wins the 137^th Westminster Kennel Club’s “Best in Show.” 

All the while, Earl and I are in our villa in Marathon, FL, trying to relax on vacation while still keeping in touch.  It’s a lot to absorb.