Unclear why people are so surprised that Trump is blaming Ukraine for the war. He sided with Putin in his first term, too.

This positioning allows Trump to justify invading Greenland, Panama or Canada.

Quid pro quo. Ukraine for Greenland. The Baltic states for Panama. Europe for Canada.

Hope.

Hiking is so bittersweet these days. It's like visiting a revered and beloved older woman who's fighting cancer. She's in great pain, and parts of her are being ravaged, and yet she still occasionally greets you with sparkling eyes and a warm smile.

Sofa bookends

Lovely way to start the day