Holding On

A photo-seeking brief stroll at Lake Padden, a phone call from a friend I hadn't heard from in some time, the antics of our avian neighbors at the deck feeders, a pleasant chat with the fellow behind me in line at the grocery store -- small things, but all very helpful in staving off depression and anger at the thought of the man "leading" our nation.

Some recommended reading:

A profile of the federal judge who blocked Trump's immigration order -- he's a mainstream Republican, the same party that nominated Trump for president. (New York Times)

Trump's first two weeks in office -- a fascinating review by The Guardian (US version)

Why Canada is so appealing at the moment (the border is 30 miles from my house...) (New York Times)

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