In keeping with my tradition of acknowledging the countries (or cultures) in the headlines at the end of each year, I would like to discuss the tensions in Europe with the deportation initiatives, the horrors in the Middle East, and the resurgence of what looks like the initial labor pains associated with the attempt to rebirth the Ottomon Empire.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Ingrid passed away peacefully in her house on Jan 23, 2025. She will be remembered by her beloved friends.