It could be that Darya Dugina, daughter of Putin's top masterminds was killed by sabotage!

I just wonder.  When I was in Moscow during the collapse of the Russian Empire, USSR, I heard stories that sabotage was happening all over the country!

Why do I think so about this sad ending of a daughter's life?  When I was in Moscow, the things Russians on the street were complaining about was their goods made-in-Russia didn't filter into American stores.  They aren't making it to here now, some 30 years later.  The Russians want to be liked for what they do, they produce, not for whom they must war against.  

Personally, when I visited Russia years ago, I was astounded how these people were kept isolated, away from Western Civilization, where I believe, they could be appreciated for who they are--in helping make the same things that are sold to Westerners.

I don't think they like their isolation, that Putin must think is for their own good!  But they certainly manufacture usable products.  It's a way those of other cultures come know of theirs. While I was there on vacation I bought a pair of shoes made there--in Russia; and proudly wore them out on the streets of San Francisco!     

My health aide says she can't live on what she's getting in wages; and I can't pay her!

My health aide may leave me!  She's extraordinary; and I would miss her terribly.  We're a good team!

She just won an award from her company in recognition of her work.  She deserves it.

Her remarkable approach is to motivate me to do all the things that a person in good condition should be able to do.  But when or if I don't perform adequately, she's there to help.  And, the effect her approach has on me is to keep me exercising and capable to do my work in addition to my puttering!

Outstanding motivator.  If she has to go, I'll miss her--as I say--but I may develop ennui.  Ugh.

Anything that can be done to keep this team together?    

Georgia, a favorite place to move to for Russian emigres!

There's so much that could be done to upgrade the infrastructure in the country of Georgia.  They speak Russian there; and that's probably why it is attracting so many who wish to live somewhere else, maybe-anywhere else--than in Russia under Putin!

Be that as it may, the country lies on the sea and could become a veritable playland of the region, I contend.  I hope the number of emigrants from Russia keeps on growing until the present government in the Kremlin in removed, and I'm also hoping that's pretty soon!  The country can easily make room for more people!

My opinion.  

It's been a privilege being associated with the government these many years!

I just took one of those psychological tests we who are volunteers to do service to our country have to periodically take.

I guess what struck me as I was administered it by a nurse is that I never was downbeat as a result of my doing service.  I have thought all along I am doing that which should benefit the country!  So, I've always been upbeat.

But that does not mean I haven't experienced at times a living hell along the way.  It happens; and I've been lucky to come out the other side of such an experience still upbeat, thinking I'm making a contribution.

I know in fact I've tried real hard! 

 

A Significant Change in the Ukrainian War?

That the grain is going through the Baltic Sea represents a significant step toward dissolving Russian aggression into Ukraine.

I've suggested that President Zelensky pursue with the two break-away provinces in Eastern Ukraine what conditions they would accept that would enable them to stay part of Ukraine yet maintain each's own cultural distinctiveness.

That is to say, what may have prompted President Putin to think Russia should takeover the country of Ukraine is simply its proximity to it.  The state of war should be convincing him of his mistake in judgment--and that causes, meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine to bear in costs to the people and the land in the region.

Perhaps, he and the Russian oligarchy are undertaking a re-evaluation of Russia's aggressive moves against Ukraine, Russia's neighbor.  

My opinion.

For the sake of peace, it is good that Israel talks issues with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)

Governments, and people in position to promote world peace, must talk with all those who have the power to resolve issues that are preventing peace.

There must be a cease-fire or a stoppage of hostility to enable the resolve of problems and tensions between combatants, specifically in this case--Israel and the PIJ. 

Israel, you have come a long way to realize this!  A sign of international maturity.

My opinion.

The Nation is standing by our fearless leader in the US Congress, Nancy Pelosi as she praises Taiwan.

 Despite the fact that so few countries have recognized Taiwan as an independent state, Taiwan has shown itself to be truly independent' and free.

Nevertheless, the Biden Administration and Congress-lady Nancy Pelosi have shown the United States to back the Taiwanese to be independent, not controlled by mainline China.

It took to this administration in the United States to forthrightly act on Taiwan's behalf to insist on Taiwan's right to remain a free country!