His Majestys Chief Inspector of Prisons is on the radio this morning with a report that drones are being used to smuggle drugs and mobile phones to Category A prisoners in maximum security gaols. Drones are now so sophisticated that they can deliver contraband direct to designated cells: https://news.sky.com/story/use-of-drones-to-fly-weapons-into-prisons-has-become-a-threat-to-national-security-watchdog-warns-13288237 We listen to the report in 'whatever will they think of next ?' silence.
The days getting noticeably longer now. A month ago it was pitch dark at seven thirty in the morning. Now it's light - or at least an approximation of it - when we head out of the front door at seven. We're greeted by quite a sunrise this morning. From the depth of the colours swirling above us I'd guess that high overhead a warm front and a cold front are battling it out.
What an amazing voice. Tuesday mornings music on the car radio :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AK2-f_H3rY
This explanation pf what's happening in LA was concise :https://www.city-journal.org/article/la-wildfires-cause-california-risk
A Canadian thinks about Canada :https://jaymartin.substack.com/p/has-canada-become-a-jamaican-bobsled
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Rudd interview - a proper politician, possibly the last proper PM that OZ had, but much too nice a fellow to survive the cut and thrust. As an expat Aussie, I also appreciated the fire article... and although very sympathetic to those who have been so severely affected, do wonder at the news focus there when OZ has dealt with such blazes on an annual basis for centuries. Much of that article has been understood down under for a very long time. YAM xx
Many people in California also understand these things, for what it’s worth.
Deleteyes, we do. And, these were the strongest winds I've experienced in my 70+ years in Los Angeles. Also, I learned in my 8th grade science class that chaparral needs to burn every 50 years. Hard to do in such a populous environment.
DeleteWhat an amazing sunrise!
ReplyDeleteCalifornians do understand, although they always rebuild nonetheless. We sold our home in Northern California last year, but I am still on the mailing list for the fire watch. A huge amount of effort going into brush clearing, house hardening, etc., and then there's always the reminder to have your "go bag" packed and ready.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant display of color to greet the day!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting variety of subjects to ponder throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteThe new green paint on the shop is perfect!
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