A Couple of News Bits

Margaret Thatcher Has Died (Not Cher):"When a political leader dies, it is irresponsible in the extreme to demand that only praise be permitted but not criticisms." Furthermore, "[T]he need to accurately portray ... [one's] legacy and prevent misleading hagiography easily outweighed precepts of death etiquette that prevail when a private person dies." YES.

Explaining the Parenthetical. *SIGH*

Hoping this shows locally before long: Inequality for All.

Flora & Fauna Outing

Had a fine day w/delerium3: running errands, lunch, hiking in Forest Park Hike, then enjoying tea and more flora & fauna at Lan Su Garden & finally turning her onto Big Bang Theory. Other potential plans being planted to hatch later as well. (Links to pics behind cut tags above.)