China's family problem is also ours

"With the rise of China’s “new family type”—only children begetting only children—we will be entering a Chinese future in which a growing proportion of the rising generations will lack not only siblings, but also cousins, aunts and uncles. The withering away of China’s extended family networks—the people’s only reliable social safety net since the dawn of Chinese civilization—will surely have profound and far-reaching implications, few of them beneficial." China's Coming Population Crash Scrambles the Global Balance of Power | American Enterprise Institute - AEI

25 years ago I was an English language partner for the wife of an OSU graduate student from China. She studied intently--learned hundreds of words a day--and I enjoyed her company. When I asked her how Americans could tell Japanese from Chinese her hint was, "Japanese were more fashion conscious and dressed better." We met at coffee shops or sometimes at Ohio State.

 
As we talked, I realized we had limited topics--I was older than her parents and both she and her husband had no siblings, and because of China's policies they also had no aunts and uncles and no cousins. What Eberstadt the author warns about in this article had already happened, even 25 years ago. Now it is happening here. And we didn't even have a harsh policy--just social pressure.

Learn history about fundamentalist Islam

As I've said many times, the Democrat party is evil, and the Republican party is stupid. Take your chances. What a plan!

 
Their puppet Biden allowed in millions of illegals, legals, and refugees plus thousands on visas for jobs "Americans won't do" like computers and technology. So many they can't be vetted plus there was no modern, western system to even track their criminal records in their country of origin. They brought with them the oldest renewable product--trafficked sex and cheap labor.

 
We know from Biden's past record this was not the real patriotic Joe we knew 30-40 years ago, he was the front man, weak and easily manipulated. With failing mental and physical health, plus a history of loyalty to the party, he was the perfect patsy. The party built on previous bi-partisan agreements, with loyal to party appointees and money from Soros-type fallen angels. Republicans went along to get along, never wanting to offend or to be called names.

 
Now the Democrats' handlers want the payback. Using the media lies and the Marxist-Islamist philosophy to fuel the Trump hatred, the sleeper cells are coming alive with the help of ignorant college students, so-called influencers living in mom's basement and their co-opting college administrations. There were premature pimples of these outbreaks during Obama's years, but they hadn't festered enough to pop. Muslims are very patient, not a quality our nation has. Fundamentalist Islam is a very fast growing religion. By force.

 
Stay alert for the lies in the media, from the politicians, from the influencers and podcasters you used to trust, from the late night "comedians," and from the pulpits. Review the history of the Crusades, a lot of your college textbooks lied about that too. This is an old battle. Or go further back--back to the 700s when Muslims were attacking and absorbing Christian nations. It was not by peaceful trade and expansion. It was ethnic and religious cleansing. Watch out for those who want to return to 1950 and blame you for Jim Crow (an invention of the Democrat Party) instead of the Arab Muslim slavers of Africa who still export labor and sex. It's a distraction.

 
Focus. Focus. It's not Trump. Don't let them gaslight you.

Plurals and gender, what's an old person to do?

"Each is" or "each are." No matter how many are in the group, club or lunch bunch, it's still Each of the ladies is going to pay her own bill. But I have to admit, with all the gender blending going on beginning in the lower grades with woke trained teachers, trying to align a noun and pronoun is a challenge.

Sometimes I just have to blog it.  If I say anything, I'd be asked to be the editor.

Suspected terrorists are working within USA and Democrats in Congress are helping them, in my opinion

More Americans being attacked--at home, today it was Michigan and Virginia, tomorrow maybe your city or state. I'm sure the Democrats in Congress will find an excuse and say it's Trump's fault. But they just won't be able to fund protection for Americans by stepping up and doing their job, the same job that Obama and Clinton said was so important.

Who's the judge that let this guy out? "Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, stormed into a classroom inside ODU’s Constant Hall and asked if it was an ROTC class. When someone confirmed that it was, he launched the suspected terror attack, shooting the professor several times, law enforcement sources said." Old Dominion University gunman ID’d as former National Guardsman convicted of plotting attack to support ISIS

"The vehicle used in Thursday’s attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is registered to a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon who lives in Dearborn, according to three law enforcement sources who spoke to Fox News." How many of those Biden let in are now in sleeper cells patiently waiting and trained? https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/michigan-synagogue-shooting?

NYT: Clinton Emails Show Obama Was Warned Early of Terror Link in Benghazi | Newsmax.com

A 2016 assessment of Obama's failures to be passed on to the next president (Trump). President Obama's Controversial Legacy as Counterterrorism-in-Chief | RAND

Home Ec skills come in handy

Today I used one of those skills. I've been ill for about 7 days--"just" a cold--but a doozy. I didn't take Home Ec in high school but I think it was required in junior high. So, I opened a can of chicken noodle soup. I remember we did that in Home Ec class, I just can't remember where the class was. Did we walk next door to the high school? As I recall we also had to set a table and eat the soup. Does that sound right for 1953? Teacher was Mrs. Knodle. Did we wash our dishes? Well, it was a useful skill for days like this. Now those school buildings are gone, but Campbell's Chicken Noodle is still with us.

 

  

 

Just waiting for imminent danger

My first time to vote Republican was for George W. Bush in 2000. As I recall he campaigned on fixing Social Security which was going to bankrupt us, and being the "education" president. Yes, someone cared. Well, then 9/11 happened and it changed everything. Now we have a president who declared he was not going to get us into a regime change war and would put America First. We have Democrats who hate Trump and would disembowel themselves rather than accept his plan to remove Iran as the source of all the terrorism and Republicans who think we'll have time to stall these blood thirsty terrorists of the mid-east if it comes close to a disaster. We are there, and it is now.

 
He has used every method known to modern nationhood to not go to war, but Iran has defied him at every offer, The last two presidents just dawdled and fiddled and opened the borders for more bad guys. Bush too came to be all talk and no action. So why should the Iranians believe anything an American president says--they laugh at red lines and cackled like Kamala. To have an American President who keeps his word and a Congress that can read the Constitution or understand it, puts the citizen in a tough spot. President Trump has offered Iranians freedom if they want it, Democrats are blinded by their own hate, and some RINOs are just feckless nobodies looking for a good retirement plan. They want the women of Iran to stay in their Burkas.

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On Friday there were only Israel and the U.S. By Saturday there were 8 countries being attacked by Iran--Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman. Just how long before we're added to that list--because they can, and they were just waiting. Oh just never mind--all you who were waiting for imminent danger and 24 hours to scramble.

High protein, low sodium--choose Swiss

 We're supposed to lower the sodium content in our food, but maintain high protein,  We both really like cheese--particularly cheddar. That may go to our occasional choice.  Seniors require more protein to maintain muscle mass, support overall health, and enhance recovery from illness or injury.  This is an AI generated list with links to the original source,

Swiss Cheese:

Per 1 ounce (28g): ~7.7g protein (15% DV).

Key traits: Lower sodium than most aged cheeses, mild flavor, excellent for sandwiches and casseroles.

Cheddar Cheese:

Per 1 ounce (28g): ~6.5g protein (18% DV).

Key traits: Rich flavor, higher in saturated fat and calories; ideal for snacking or cooking.

Cottage Cheese:

Per 1/2 cup (113g): ~11–14g protein (24–30% DV).

Key traits: Low in fat and calories, high in protein and satiety; excellent for weight management and post-workout recovery.

 
Summary:

Highest protein per serving: Cottage cheese (11–14g per 1/2 cup).

Highest protein per ounce: Swiss cheese (~7.7g), followed by cheddar (~6.5g).

Best for low-calorie, high-protein intake: Cottage cheese.

Best for flavor and protein density in small portions: Swiss and cheddar.

Why are my legs so stiff?

Why Are My Legs So Stiff?

Look at Your Lifestyle First: Leg stiffness often stems from simple daily habits like sitting too long, poor posture, or dehydration, meaning small, consistent changes can provide significant relief.

Prioritize Proactive Movement and Stretching: Preventing stiffness is more effective than treating it.

Incorporate regular movement breaks into your day and consider professional assisted stretching to maintain flexibility and address deep-seated tightness.

Know When to Escalate to a Professional: While lifestyle changes are powerful, persistent stiffness that lasts over a week or is paired with symptoms like swelling or severe pain warrants a visit to your doctor to rule out underlying conditions.

What Are Stiff Legs a Sign Of? 8 Common Causes - STRETCHMED

What was life like in Mt. Morris, IL, in the 1940s?

This is an AI generated answer.

"Life in Mount Morris, Illinois during the 1940s was shaped by its role as a printing and publishing hub, which insulated it from the worst effects of the Great Depression and continued to drive its economy into the post-World War II era. The Kable Printing Company was the town’s economic cornerstone, producing affordable periodicals and newsletters that were in high demand nationwide.

This industrial stability provided steady employment and sustained the local economy through the 1940s.

The end of World War II brought a housing shortage, which Mount Morris addressed by becoming home to 18 Lustron homes—prefabricated, steel-framed houses designed for quick assembly and low maintenance. These homes, clustered on First Street, Hannah Avenue, and Sunset Lane, were part of a national effort to house returning veterans and their families affordably. The town embraced modernity while maintaining its small-village character, with a population that grew from 1,902 in 1930 to 2,304 by 1940.

Community life centered around local institutions, including Mount Morris College (formerly Rock River Seminary), which occupied the town square before closing due to economic pressures. The town’s demographics were predominantly white, with a strong sense of community and family life reflected in its schools, churches, and civic organizations.

Mount Morris’s relative prosperity during the 1940s laid the foundation for its mid-century growth, distinguishing it from many rural communities that struggled during the era."

Pretty close, although the college closed in 1930 during the Great Depression after a fire. 

Mount Morris College | lost-colleges

Collection: Kable Printing Company Records (Mt. Morris) | Special Collections and Archives

Then for the High School, also AI generated

Mount Morris High School in Mount Morris, Illinois, was a public high school that operated from 1868 until 1994. It was officially known as the "Mounders", with school colors of red and black and a school song titled "Mounders". The school was located on Illinois Route 64 in Ogle County and served as a central institution in the community for over a century.

After the school closed in 1994, the district merged with Oregon School District #220. The former high school building is now David L. Rahn Jr. High School, serving grades 7–8 as part of the Oregon CUSD 220 district. The school building was previously used as Black Hawk Junior High and is the only school currently located in Mount Morris, following a 2004 fire that destroyed Rahn Elementary School. [dated information--the school has closed]

The Mounders were particularly successful in boys basketball, winning three IHSA District Championships (1924–25, 1926–27, 1970–71) and eight Regional Championships, including four consecutive titles from 1973 to 1976. The team’s most notable game was a six-overtime victory over Polo on January 5, 1968, winning 79–77. The school also had strong programs in football, golf, cross country, baseball, softball, bowling, and track & field.

Alumni can stay connected through a Facebook group: Do You Remember This in Mt. Morris?. A virtual yearbook and alumni directory are also available online for former students.