Sometimes think scientists are viewed as a type of secular priesthood who society are too keen to elevate.

Sentiment often is ignores the fact It's a human endeavour which carries the usual flaws found in all other human activities. People who do amazing work can often be terrible human beings.

The photo of the plaster on his nose and an iPhone cable stuck up a nostril was wild. Hurling folk I know from Antrim seem to have two responses - eye roll and 'what did you expect' vibes or outright hostility / anger.
Crazy story.

One night werewolf is same idea and brilliant. My niece is like some Machiavellian genius playing it.

And this little fella was perched on a hydrangea, taking it all in.

This articulates so well what I think of when I think of the United States. The great unfinished experiment. Well said. It's good to see others still believe it.