Waning gibbous moon

Air temperature 53 F, wind southwest about 7 mph, the sun also rises. Debating bike ride later.

Monday avian report

Weekend rain left some temporary ponds out near the end of the runway. Which were occupied by at least 30 ducks, probably mallards but ID from a bike at 15 mph and over 50 yards away is vague. Hope none of them get sucked up in jet engines . . .

Taking off from the same runway, a white twin-engine jet with no markings whatsoever. I'm assuming it was a test flight of a plane that the aircraft service company is refurbing, but that wouldn't be the first spook I've seen out there. Also, parked, KC135s and a C-17.

Asters, a few more maples and ash trees turning, annoying people using my roads. Got out on the bike, did not die.

16.37 miles, 1:23:45

Topical ointment

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is not limited to politics . . .