This may be the most depressing, disgusting story I’ve read in years. We’ve definitely failed our children.

Friday the 13th is showing its teeth today. I’ve spent the morning rescheduling our flights and shuttle rides to get us home a day earlier than planned. We now arrive Saturday, and the only question is which Kaiser facility we head for when we hit the OC airport- an ER, an urgent care clinic or the usual med clinic without an appointment. K’s sickness isn’t getting any better, even after a visit to the resort MD here and some antibiotics. Time to get moving toward CA. Being sick while traveling is no bueno, even more so when outside the US.

And with all the down time (not doing much except trying to get her feeling better and making travel changes), I’ve had plenty of time to read the news. Ugh. Convict Donny and his pack of flying monkeys continue to find new things to ruin or destroy. The EPA and air quality regulations. The economy. Upcoming elections. The rule of law. Our international reputation. They’re all taking damage, daily.

It’s really weird watching a country self-destruct. The barbarians aren’t just at the gate, they’re inside the building, burning it down a room at a time.

The only good news that Friday the 13th has brought is this beautiful addition to our horse syndicate, born a day or two ago. No name yet, but he and mom are healthy. Can’t wait to wander out to Hermitage Farm and see them.