We are doomed

The polls show Trump ahead in five of the six swinging states, ahead by significant margins.

This is from the Washington Post today

Donald Trump and his allies have begun mapping out specific plans for using the federal government to punish critics and opponents should he win a second term, with the former president naming individuals he wants to investigate or prosecute and his associates drafting plans to potentially invoke the Insurrection Act on his first day in office to allow him to deploy the military against civil demonstrations.
In private, Trump has told advisers and friends in recent months that he wants the Justice Department to investigate onetime officials and allies who have become critical of his time in office, including his former chief of staff, John Kelly, and former attorney general William P. Barr, as well as his ex-attorney Ty Cobb and former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley, according to people who have talked to him, who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Trump has also talked of prosecuting officials at the FBI and Justice Department, a person familiar with the matter said.
In public, Trump has vowed to appoint a special prosecutor to “go after” President Biden and his family. The former president has frequently made corruption accusations against them that are not supported by available evidence.

Rosh Hosanna at Marcia’s

Wonderful, but one expects it to be wonderful. Great people, excellent food, fine conversation and some much needed joy and laughter.

The link is how the evening dining (after drinks of course) began. Two very short videos. Even a violin intro.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/009GxWcj2CoI9dqmaMzaTMuB

Ah, the dinner in reverse order. Why? Yes, why.

Three gluten free deserts
Too sweet apple cake
Wonderful raspberry, hand picked at Sweet Berry Farm
Perfect traditional honey cake
My plate trying most of the goodies
Brisket, yes, brisket!! Excellent of course
Cannot be a dinner without matzo ball soup
Challah with honey

Filoli July 10, 2024

Loop trail stroll followed by garden stroll.

Poults are well camouflaged. Surprised we could get as close as we did.

Admired the veg garden. Tomatoes looked mostly leafy with little fruit so far. sunflowers and corn standing tall though no blooms or ears.

Nice redwoods stand. First time on loop trail

Lobstah Fest 2023

This time at Sara and Dan’s small development on Prospect.

Place was designed by Dan and scavenged by Sara and Lee.

Lee ran off to Israel with Britt so not joining us tonight. The rest of the gang was hungry.

The de-potting and plating.

The Eating.
More eating.
QB’s gluten free Strawberry, matcha coffee cake. Also watermelon for dessert.
The night.

Time to digest and thank Marcia for a brilliant evening.

Dinner with extended family

Weather and Québec cooperated

Gluten free blueberry almond loaf.
A blueberry cobbler.
Michelle’s GF fig jam and ricotta app.
Chicken with lemon.
Piquillo peppers stuffed with ricotta.
Gathering of the clan.
Appetizers
Cook amidst the food.
Chicken.
The gathering.
The serving.

Adam Ansel exhibit

De young museum

Self portrait
Small Town depression era
Just liked it
Gotta like this one
We recognize this from our visit there with George and Michelle
Similarly
Golden gate bridge before the bridge
Self exploratory
Also
Certainly

Arnold Arboretum

Owned by Harvard, Pat of a ring of parks foreigner by Olmsted. Trees of course as well as his signature ponds and hills. And large rocks.

Lower left. Franklin lower right.

Founded 1872.

Further on there will be wildlife
Fall colors.
Colors. Went to see them. Still on the early side.
Japanese yew.

So many trees in three hours of walking and viewing. Some good hills.

Not a tree we know

Wildlife spotted: squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, raptor.

Upper right of photo, notice belly of raptor.
Turkey.
More turkeys.
Sourwood tree.

roshashanah at Marcia’s

Unfortunately, George and Michelle could not make it. Michelle has Covid. We will bring leftovers after the dinner.

Table setting
Sara marcia QB
Four of the six children
Bruce David from the military college
Everything outstanding. QB especially liked the brisket.
A perfect bundt honey cake.