Another maybe

Air temperature 65 F, wind south about 10 mph, overcast. Light sprinkle when I took the trash out, but not enough to even spatter the pollen on the car. We'll see if anything develops later.

History lesson

Was wondering why "Amish" was trending on Twitter. Apparently the world has forgotten that Quaker and Mennonite/Amish communities have been anti-slavery and pro equal-rights for centuries . . .

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One problem with being old, I remember the Watts Riots, I remember the Detroit and Washington Riots . . .

Odd bird sighting

Out for my morning walk, no pettable cats, and a scene from a past life cruised past. Black Chevy Corvair convertible, headed for the drive-in coffee place . . .

A reminder

Race wasn't involved, but any encounter with police can escalate in a hurry:

https://bangordailynews.com/2020/05/29/news/bangor/teen-seen-in-viral-videos-being-pinned-by-bangor-police-was-cited-for-smoking-a-cigarette/

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Another curse of a long memory -- "Outside agitators" was a common polemic back in the segregated south . . .

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Speaking of memories . . .

Nothing blew up.

Twofer

Had two satellites on my evening patrol. One, very bright, northwest to southeast. The second, much dimmer, southwest toward northeast but fading out before maximum elevation.