What Can They Do?

Some judges are ignoring opinions by the Supreme Court. So, what can they do? Cut off their paycheck? Write them a nasty letter? Kidnap their dog? Send an enforcer to threaten mayhem? From what I've seen, the nasty letter is about all they do. I'd rather they send an enforcer.  

A List That Never Existed

According to the newest of information, Epstein didn't have a client list, and committed suicide. Of course, all involved with the investigation, or have access to that information, probably knew there wasn't any "list", since such a list was never required. There were no formal transactions, those involved didn't need to actually spend money for their indiscretions, and only needed access without scrutiny. Were there illegal activities? Of course there were. Will anyone be prosecuted? Of course not. Time is erasing any circumstantial evidence, and people with great power have already covered their bases.

Texas Hill Country Flooding

I've been to many places in the Texas Hill Country. The rivers can be dry for months, and when the heavy rains hit, they can rise extraordinarily fast. The current reports on the Guadalupe River are it rose 28 feet in 45 minutes. That's over 7 inches per minute. With that rise, in 3 minutes the rushing water will take you off your feet, and if you're lucky, there something to climb on to escape. Waiting can lead to an almost certain death, and if you're caught off guard, there is no escape. 

Unfortunately, these types of floods can't be predicted, and old timers will seek higher ground, even when the heavy shower isn't overhead. To make things worse, the rivers are clear, inviting places to surround with camps. One was inundated, many are not accounted for, and may not be found for days. 

Big and Beautiful?

I haven't read the Big Beautiful Bill. My feeling about the legislation is that since it's big, and politicians call it beautiful, it's an increase in spending, pandering to those that feed at the public trough, and in spite of any projections, will lead to more inflation. I might be wrong, but after fifty years of voting, all the hype always leads to the same madness called Federal spending. A family spending the same way would have long ago been out on the streets, wondering where the next meal will come from, and have little hope.

Dealing With Crayfish/Crawfish/Mud Bugs

We have many crawfish in the yard. They create the mounds while digging out the holes they burrow. After a rain, the mounds appear, when the yard dries, I use a drag behind my four wheeler to spread the dirt out, and mow after dragging to preserve the life of the mower blades. There is no pesticide recommended for clearing them out, but an old man that lived next door when I was being raised, used calcium carbide pellets. He'd drop one in the hole, and then step on the mound to seal the hole. It worked, but after we found out the gas generated was flammable, allowing the gas to accumulate, and the introduction of a match, would yield a small explosion that delighted. We'd buy calcium carbide, a box of kitchen matches, and spend a good part of the day busy with our endeavor. 

Calcium carbide isn't on the shelf of hardware stores like in the past. It can be ordered, but the days of miner's lamps are long over. My dad rabbit hunted with one on an abandoned airfield when he was young. He said the pale light would mesmerize the rabbits, they'd stop to stare, and end up in a pot. 

So, I just drag the yard, watch the birds eat what they can after a rain, and put up with what some call delicacy.