{"id":29750,"date":"2017-10-05T14:29:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T21:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=29750"},"modified":"2017-10-05T14:29:22","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T21:29:22","slug":"open-thread-1052017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2017\/10\/05\/open-thread-1052017\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread – 10\/5\/2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is my only article today.  Wendy has been going through a heart-wrenching time.  Her sister had brain cancer and was about to pass.  Wendy hoped it would be quick to limit Carrie’s suffering.  Yesterday, I had missed my morning nap for grocery delivery.  After I finished my blog work and was about to lay down, Wendy called and asked to come early, because she wanted to be home early, as Carrie appeared to be fading.  Of course, I agreed, although it meant missing my afternoon nap. Wendy was done, and we finished supper at 4:30.  I had trouble sleeping, snacked on too much junk food in the middle of the night, and gave myself a case of Republicosis.  I went back to bed this morning and got a little sleep, despite three trips to the throne room.  While I was sleeping Wendy left a message that Carrie passed at about 8:30 last night.  Please remember Wendy and her family in your thoughts, prayers, or however you address the infinite.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today’s took me 4:54 (average 5:43).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes from Full Frontal Channel<\/a><\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

A Primer On Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n