SORRY ABOUT YESTERDAY.  I FINISHED THAT BLOG, BUT NEGLECTED TO POST IT.  You can read it by clicking on  THE HAPPIEST STATE IN THE USA . ************************ Yes, much of our Federal government is shut down.   Read this for details . The Hamas rejected President Donald Trump's 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan.   Watch this video . Defense Secretary Hegseth and President Trump yesterday summoned all the important generals into a room in Virginia and ....well,  here is what Jimmy Kimmel reported .  Quoting  Politico : Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech to top generals was supposed to serve as a rallying cry for military exceptionalism — but it didn’t land that way with many of the people it was targeting. Numerous defense officials — who watched senior brass scramble to Washington and then sit through a partisan speech from President Donald Trump and a return to old-school military standards by Hegseth — were left wondering why the event ...

But first, I note that we are less than three weeks away from November 5, when we learn if we will continue to have a Democracy,.,..or NOT.   I read an article wondering why Michelle Obama has not actively supported Kamala Harris .  First, she is concerned about her safety.  Second, she says she is not a politician.  However, she most definitely will be with Harris in the final stretch run.  Michelle will be well-protected if campaigning with Kamala. Did you see Donald Trump at his bizarre town hall gathering in Oaks, Pennsylvania?  Niece Mary Trump says he is decompensating before our eyes.  She is a clinical psychologist, and said  Trump exhibited signs of severe mental deterioration . Not much walking yesterday. The Norwegian Encore approaching port, California just north of San Francisco, then entrance under the Golden Gate Bridge. My view seat with scotch. Notice the fog obscuring the top of the bridge. Sutro Tower. Boudin Bakery, home o...