The Nature of Things

So Ted Cruz and Rand Paul are running for president. At least there will be plenty of material for the late night comedy shows. They will soon be followed by a whole parade of candidates. The Republicans will probably have at least a dozen hopefuls to choose from before the dust from the stampede settles. The Democrats' choice looks like it will be considerably narrower. As for third party candidates, who knows? We still have about fifteen months to winnow them all down and make our decision. In the U.K., the political campaign is now winding down. It only lasts a matter of weeks and the election that will decide who becomes Prime Minister is only a month away. Wusses! In this country, we endure almost two full years of jockeying and campaigning for the presidency. Now that requires stamina! Maybe we should just turn the whole thing over to our cats. Henri, the Depressive Realist, would certainly agree. The only thing is, I'm pretty sure most cats are anarchists.

The weekly roundup of news from the world of birds and the environment will return next week. Meantime... It's been a while since we checked in with Henri le Chat. Let's see what is happening in his world in this new year. It is said that dogs have owners while cats have staff. Clearly, Henri is planning to add this dog to his staff.

The political season is heating up. In just one month, we will be having an election that will do much to determine what our future will look like, and yet I find myself overcome with ennui and low expectations in regard to the whole thing. Not unlike a certain famous black and white cat.

Poor Henri! So exploited. His generous nature so abused and taken advantage of by that manipulative bald guy with the camera. No wonder he is filled with angst and ennui.