Zionist Dream 2021

             Today in 2021 with the election of Naftali Bennett as Prime Minister. Israel is even more democratic and open than previously.  A state which at it's founding had few allies in the Middle East save then Iran and Morrocco is now friends and has alliances with most of the Middle East save it's former ally Iran.   Also it as the newest member of the African Union has most of Africa as it's ally. and trade partner. Perhaps a Asian and African outlook for Israel and in time more.  Also the goverment is more diverse.  More Palestinian lists in the goverment. And a centrist list for the most part although some rightys like Naftali Bennett the prime minister.  The new President Issac Hertzog is a noted actvist who previously did some things.  And the only sour note the Ben &Jerry incident.  Perhaps so far a good year.

Castles and Bridges

             Harsh ending of our summer.   The 2021 Tokyo Olympics debut with limited opening ceremonies and no fans.  I looked forward to Olympic Baseball and was shocked when I saw it was only on NBCSports All Access App. except for only two games.Except for CNBC which had two.  And also some but limited Basketball. Dumb and how sports fans lose.  Also really dumb team names.  Seattle Kraken the new NHL franchise looks really bad. Bad name,bad jersey,and a really bad hockey team no big names.  The Kraken are Ray Harenhousen bad.  A better would have been the Seattle Java because Seattle is a tech savy city.A sorta a silicon valley of Washington State.It also loves its coffe.A play on words would have been better.  The other bad name is Cleveland Guardians hey reminds me of Guardians of the Galaxy.  Wow Starlord and Groo are now Cleveland Indians.  Hey the Indians have only won three world series and the Guardians none.Hey its better than Jake Taylor and Wild Thing moving to Florida.  Might sell hats and be more PC.  Who cares about endearing logos.  Allthough I can see why Native Americans hate them.   Most like the Blackhawks who they feel get it right.  Also besides that my summer is fun and full of laughs.  Looking forward to my next beer.

Were To In 2021?

         I hope I get to publish my new book soon.  The project is annoyingly taking a little long to finish. Well I hope it satisfies my fans who read it.  It's a republishing of my 2011 sci-fi novel at a smaller company Zayin with a slightly different name and different intro and afterward.  I'm looking forward to reading the first editions when they come out.  Other than my book 2021 is more optimistic than the dark 2021 and sad.  I was saddened to hear this month my friend Christiane Amanpour has cancer.  I hope she gets better. My thoughts and prayers are with her.  It's sad to see her show end on CNN but hey PBS still airs it.  The Lightning beat the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup. Hey hockey is over. And a great Tennis year continues for Novak Djokavich.  He won both Rollin-Garros and Wimbledon Championships for Men's Tennis .A definite Tennis Hall of Famer. I hope clouds do not darken the optimism of 2021.

Strange Criminals

         Why do gay people go from underdogs to recognized and exceptional in our society.  The Times and how society has progressed and old feelings of homophobia is changing.  I  think old myths and thoughts are only abating due to the thought some people were tired of scapegoating gay people.  And with Anderson Cooper and Rachel Maddow as public visions instead of Chris Wheeler gay people and lesbians are now exceptional and not hateable freaks.

Israel's New President

             The new President of Israel, Issac Hertzog, has just been sworn in replacing the old one Reuban Rivlin.  Reuban Rivlin who has been president for several years has been a good ambassador of the state and good head of state.  He recently mediated the election debacle which gripped Israel for two and half years.  Issac Hertzog previously  Minister for Diaspora Affairs   and focused very much on American Jews  and bringing them to Israel.  He has much potential.Like previous presidents like Chaim Weitzman and Shimon Peres he should do well. Hail to the Chief Mr.Hertzog and hope you do well.