Things I like enough to recommend:

Comet Watching

• Neowise is growing dimmer, so if you get the chance, take the opportunity to see one of the solar system’s great shows, a comet close enough to be seen, tail and all, with the naked eye. I took this last night at Sepiessa.

Words from “Donald Trump is Our National Catastrophe”

Though I often disagree with Brett Stephens, I certainly am in accord with the main thrust of his most recent opinion piece in the NYT – Donald Trump IS indeed our national catastrophe, a man who generally acts with malice toward all and charity for none: Donald Trump is Our National Catastrophe. These words from the column also resonated with me: “What does one learn when reading great political speeches and writings? That well-chosen words are the way by which past deeds acquire meaning and future deeds acquire purpose.” Among his many other failings, Trump can’t ever seem to find well-chosen words.

The Weeds

• Not that I’m stuck on Vox, but Matt Yglesias’s The Weeds biweekly podcast also has intelligent, in-depth discussions of topical interest with capable guests; access via  Website or iTunes

Long Point

A restful day at Long Point.   I’ve always found sitting on the beach, listening to and watching the ocean, very meditative.