Pictured above: RBG, her final day at the Court
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ABQ Weather or Not
Pretty swell weather ahead! We're usually gearing up for the Balloon Fiesta at just about this time. As you know, it's been cancelled - however this from last week's ABQ Journal:
This year’s October sky may be more than blue after all.
Although COVID-19 prompted cancellation of the 2020 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque officials say they are working to get some balloons in the air anyway with a new event they have dubbed Balloon Fall Fest. The city has invited local pilots to participate in a series of scattered launches at city golf courses and parks from Oct. 3 to 11. The launches will be closed to the public.
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Don't like the Movie? Change the reel.
That's kind of how I feel about 2020 - but maybe 4's (as in quarters)a charm...
A few ideas to cut through the ennui:
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ALL's NOT LOST - a great alternative to a complete cancel
More information, and pls. consider a donation
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So here's a three season French TV series that has been recommended by friends and family who want to convince me the Hallmark Channel needn't be my only refuge when I need some light-hearted distraction. And, for those of you who may have taken an earlier pick of the week, A FRENCH VILLAGE, apparently we'll see some "old friends." Available on NETFLIX, I'm in!
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Kyle Mills continues with Vince Flynn's creation - another great Mitch Rapp tale. And apparently three more in the offing.
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IN THE NEWS
- Second Wave - experts worry of a second surge, as COVID cases rise in 21 states - more here
- November Election - The Atlantic's warning shot by Barton Gellman - read more
- The President's Taxes - with mounting financial pressures, someone's not happy these have found the light of day (read more here)
- The Nominee- Will the SCOTUS nomination rue her earlier words also ? Is there also a Roe v. Wade recusal in her future, if she makes the cut?
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court's Feminist Icon, is Dead at 87 - read more here (and tributes from her fellow Justices)
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SCIENCE- BASED information
You might want to read up a bit on this year's Flu and Flu Season - if we've learned something in the last 6 months, it is to visit the CDC website when we want the straight story on viruses and the flu.
Please click here for any encyclopedic amount of info
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A Day in the Life...
A Golden Doodle named Ruthy. Isn't she adorable?
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Parting Shot - Somewhere in Abq
Safe and secure? Good to know.