Chris Hedges

“The election of Obama was one more triumph of illusion over substance. It was a skillful manipulation and betrayal of the public by a corporate power elite. We mistook style and ethnicity - an advertising tactic pioneered by Calvin Klein and Benetton - for progressive politics and genuine change.”

-- Chris Hedges, “Death of the Liberal Class”

I am not inclined to disagree, except to say that the illusion seems to have taken in many Republicans as well, as they apparently regard Obama as an anti-American Marxist.

Rain

I wasn't too surprised that it rained. The forecast called for a 50% chance. However, I did not expect it to rain like this. I might have been premature in pronouncing the end of the Deluge of 2015, if this is not just a one-day thing and goes on for another week.

Sugar

"Literally having a millennial walk me through how to use Snapchat right now. Please know I was once cool."

-- Sugar Tweet

Judging by a couple of the pictures she has posted, Sugar is experiencing a sexual peaking, suffering a little carnal fever, and has even gone full blonde, as she falls into middle age. She turns 34 this year. She now knows that youth is not forever, and she is a little desperate to enjoy what is left of it. It is a pity she could not remain 21 forever. She was so perfect. It is as though I dreamed her into existence, but then lost control of my dream.