Artemis 2 Launches

Ah, after the unforgettable spacefaring moments of my 60s childhood, the lunar romance is still there! (Advance to 5:00 for liftoff.)

 

Allen O'Brien's Speeches at California State Capitol's " No Kings" Protest in Sacramento - March 28, 2026

Allen and his brother Tommy are the co-arrangers of the weekly Howe at Arden protests I've been attending since - July?

 

Main Stage Speech

Most of Side Stage Speech

"No Kings" - California State Capitol - March 28, 2026

Overheard: “Sorry about being weird, but it’s my first dictatorship.”

RIP, Dash Crofts

The talented duo, Seals and Crofts, are gone now, but their songs remain, the heart and soul of the Seventies, including this one, chosen by the student graduation-ceremonies committee at West Mesa, my high school in Albuquerque, as one of the two co-class songs (the other song was Cat Stevens' "On The Road To Find Out"). Excellent songs both!

 

Neighborhood Watch

Jasper’s progress through the streets on his 1 a.m. walk is monitored by the Neighborhood Watch.

"Hello Dolly" - RCTC - March 28, 2026

I went to see Saturday's performance of River City Theatre Company's (RCTC's) "Hello Dolly," at Natomas High School's theater, since Jack was in the ensemble. At his 80th birthday, this Ron Cisnero's last production with RCTC, so it's a historic production in that sense. The show was good, but I found it confusing. I've seen "Hello Dolly" once before, and that production was confusing too. I think I really don't really understand "Hello Dolly." Period.