Dear Joanie, Rafe, and Luca,
I have to say that this week started off with the entire world holding its breath as President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran in this war that he started:
"A whole generation will die tonight (Tuesday, April 7)" unless the Strait of Hormuz, which is a major waterway for 20% of the world's oil, is reopened. Of course, the strait was closed by Iran after the U.S. initiated war with that country.
As usual, he backtracked on that threat, but we are deeply concerned about his mental health. I have called my Congressmen to plead that they initiate impeachment proceedings against this president, who is more and more irrational. He has become a threat to world peace, a seeker of revenge, and a buffoon who has made out country a laughingstock around the world.
At home here in Boulder, Colorado, our drought continues. And I paid almost $5 a gallon for gasoline for the Subaru.
Yet here are some highlights of the week:
--NASA launched Artemis II, a flight to orbit the moon. It's the first flight in 50 years, and, as happens, the world was transfixed by the images coming back to us from the dark side of the moon. Nothing unites a world as much as our fascination and utter awe of outer space.
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| Earth, As Seen from the Moon |
In my own back yard, the cherry tree continues its full blooms, and the apple tree is just bursting forth.
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| Apple Blossom Time, April 2026 |
