Yeah, I will admit that most right-thinking folks are a little bleary today. At least the ones that watched the Astros-Nationals game last night until midnight. I confess I watched every pitch of both games so far, a first for this Major League Season, and I was gratified that no pro-Hong Kong demonstrations erupted. The series moves to The Swamp tomorrow to resolve the matter, though I find the concept of “resolution” being an alien concept here by the Potomac.

Tough week all over, as best I can tell. I do not have hope that things will get better anytime soon. The best alternative I can think of is to enjoy the vibrancy of the Virginia autumn and how lucky we are to have the serenity we create for ourselves.

Goodness knows we are going to find none of that in a Swamp that seems to be finding new and unprecedented depths.

I am sensitive to that terminology- I would get yelled at for using it from the briefing podium at PACFLT when describing unusual Soviet submarine operations. I would try to answer honestly, saying “Well, it is the first such activity today.”

Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here!

– Vic

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