The news

Just reading the headlines makes me believe we are in the last days. I hope things don't get any worse.

History

Hillary Clinton made history last night but accepting the democratic nomination for president.

Conventions

Well the republican convention is over and it went off without a major incident. In fact Cleveland got a lot praise for the way it was handled. I'm glad because I thought that Cleveland didn't have the infrastructure to handle such a major venue.

Weather

It has been hot and steamy over most of the country. Just wish that it would bring some much needed rain

RNC convention

I went downtown yesterday to experience the Republican convention, to see the protests, the news media covering the event. There were tons of police present from all around the country and the crowds were orderly while I was there. Tons of souvenir merchandise was for sale but I can't  see the point in having Trump memorabilia except as a matter of historical reference. 

But on another note , we are blessed with good weather for the convention, warm and sunny and not too hot.

More shootings

I came home today to find a troubling story on the new about another police shooting by an unnamed killer in Baton Rouge . Three officers are dead and three more wounded.

Arts festival

I went to the Cain park arts festival today and saw some incredible art work. Would that I could have bought all that I wanted.

Dallas shooting

My prayers go out to the people of Dallas with 12 officers shot and 5 deaths.

The Fourth of July

I went downtown to see the Cleveland fireworks.

New month

The first of the month, the year is half gone  and I hope to get some things done this summer.