As you may have noticed, I write these posts during the evening to be published shortly after midnight (Eastern time) of the following day. So today’s blog is really based on yesterday’s events. And yesterday was a horrible news day.

First, allow me to offer my best wishes to Princess Catherine (also known to most of the world as Kate Middleton) for a speedy recovery. Her strength and courage are an inspiration to all, and she is further blessed to have the love and support of her beautiful family to help her through this difficult time. All good wishes from “the other side of the pond.”

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That said, I also offer my condolences to the families of those who did not survive Friday’s horrific terror attack in Moscow, and my best wishes to those who were injured, some of whom may be fighting for their lives. The good people of Russia are not our enemies. They are no different from people anywhere else in the world, wanting only to live their lives, to be able to work and care for their families in peace, and to enjoy some of the pleasures of life from time to time.

Regardless of the actions of governments and the difficulties they create among themselves and for the people they purport to represent, the average citizen of every country is no less worthy of respect, concern, and understanding than you or I. And so my good wishes do go out to the people of Moscow today. I lived through 9-11 in Washington, and I do not wish that on anyone.

As for the political ramifications of Friday’s attack, I will (somewhat uncharacteristically, I admit) withhold any comment for the time being, at least until there is more reliable, confirmable information available. For now, there are too many questions . . . Who was actually responsible? Why did they do it? Will the Kremlin choose to retaliate, and if so, by what means? What about the earlier warning from Washington? And so on.

So good night (or good day) for now, wherever you are. Let us all hope for a better tomorrow.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
3/23/24