An Unusual Lack of Spiders

I've only seen one orb spider this season. Usually, they're plenty to be found, although they're still juveniles at this time and much smaller than they'll be at the end of the summer. I don't know if they're reacting to the weather, or if they're victims of some local crop dusting. Time will tell.

Around Eight Inches of Rain

That's how much we've had since Monday. Some places had substantially more with totals of ten inches plus. This will probably balance out the rain deficit from the last year, which is good, although it would have been better if it was spread over a few weeks.

Are You Serious?

From a news report  I read, the United States Olympic team is wearing clothes made in China. So, if you're distressed by current events, you now have no excuse for not vocalizing your displeasure.

Personally, I think this is the last straw. I refused to continue watching the Olympics years ago due to the politics and general crap associated with the judging. Now, I'll carry it farther by throwing away newspapers with Olympic articles and making rude noises during commercials.

You've been warned.

And another thing: The clothes are really, really bad. They look like something designed for sailor day at a summer camp for gay Broadway musical directors. 

Here's a Ralph Lauren AP photo

Somebody 'Splain This to Me

First, I'll qualify this post by saying I'm writing completely from personal experience. My experience may be unique, which is why I'm asking the question.

I've been motivating around the adult/real world around 40 years. In that time, I've bought some important things, opened bank accounts, dealt with public officials and had various other experiences requiring a form of identification that is official and has my photograph. So, why would anyone assume - by word alone - someone is legally voting?

Have I missed something, or are some people so ate up with the dumbass, they believe saying otherwise is logical ?

I'll await the informative comments.

It's a Type of Insanity

Many people pay attention to polls, including politicians. While in an honest world, the questions and answers would be truthful, the world isn't honest and most polls are BS. Still, people pay attention to polls, which is the reason for my title.