The old saw “strange bedfellows” and political expedience are no decent explanation for the cast of unsavory characters our president and his administration go out of their way to call “friend.”

The Westminster Dog Show may have just concluded with Monty, a giant schnauzer, the overall winner, but every day is dog-show day here.

Have you tried Sleep Jar or the ambient noise function on Alexa? My sleep sounds of choice are wintry and stormy. The chill blast.