To me the most likely explanation for the shutdown is an unspecific but credible threat against the Sunspot observatory. And there are proposals for intragalactic communication using suns as sources, so alien involvement, however unlikely, can't be totally dismissed. #sunspot

#sunspot

Test of whether I can post --

Although my postings are not very prolific, I do want to wish you all a very Happy New Year.

@keasy This is a test

When the American government lies to its people and allies, people like Edward Snowden, #Patriot who expose the truth are heroes.

Test

Have to go to the gym again -- then come back and see if I can figure out why my flying saucer won't fly --

Gotta go over to the gym and work out --- maybe even a swim. Later

Planning to watch 4th of July tv special(s), then possibly local cul-de-sac display

Headed for the gym. I hope there is a pool lane open. If not, maybe tomorrow --

Camping at my computer to catch up on email -- hope to be out in a couple hours

New Sweet Tomatoes Coupons -- headed for lunch

Finished afternoon of research work, watched Survivor, time to read latest Email.

Tired of taxes homework, headed to lunch and concert --

Heading for my yoga stretches

Headed for the swimming pool to escqape the allergins --