After reading some depressing things

Watching Harvey was refreshing.

Don't fear the Pooka.

though murky white

sky seems dim -- unhappy, I am better ... slightly happier. A funk, not smell, is around.

stress is crushing me

I know I used to smile. Now, I think I frown as commonly, as often as I breathe. I have much about which to be happy, but still ... my stress wears on me an anchor that ties me to the ground, painful to drag. I would so prefer that things were different, but I can't magic things to be.

Iran volunteers

for nuclear testing by allies. Iran's defiance to allied nations' position against nuclear armament clearly defines its desire to be the test site for nuclear destruction. So, Iran nicely wants to further science by determining the strength, functionality and radiation from many nations' nuclear arsenals. It was very, very nice of Iran to elect such a monumental step to people's understanding of what happens when you nuke a country out of existence. It will take a little coordination between nations, but the allied nations should be able to fire simultaneously while monitoring via satellites.

Senators' response

Look, I didn't know that when she asked for straight or 50-50 and demanded $500 up front that she was a prostitute. I mean, I knew prices were high in the area and I thought this concierge was just demanding the tip first to make sure she didn't get screwed. Oops, can I restate that?

I mean wasn't there to get screwed like she was. I mean, I could have sworn that Bambi Bosom was on the hotel's staff and was merely showing great hospitality when helping with my clothes, bed, and shower. I mean, it was a full service ...

Uh, senator ... shut up now.

happy phrase

while at the firepite:

"If you put it in, I can't stoke it." (the it, in this case, was a wooden rake handle used for stirring coals)