Complaint Number One

What do you complain about the most? Because I closely follow political events in the US, I would say my number one complaint is that President Trump isn’t being held accountable yet for his many crimes. For instance, many of the Epstein files still haven’t been released despite almost all members of Congress passing a … Continue reading Complaint Number One →

Resist the Hate

A poem capturing recent disturbing developments in the United States since Trump became president.

No Kings Protest

Reporting from Toledo, Ohio Because family is important to us, hubby Rick and I flew back to the US a few days ago from Spain to attend the 100th birthday party of Rick’s aunt Peggy. She lives in Toledo, Ohio and is the younger sister of my husband’s father.I had not intended to go to … Continue reading No Kings Protest →

Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Hands Off Protests around the US On Friday I wrote a post about how the USA had lost its way and berated the 90 million Americans who hadn't bothered to vote in the last presidential election that gave us the worst president in my lifetime. However, after seeing photos and videos from the 1,400 "Hands … Continue reading Hope for a Better Tomorrow →

USA Has Lost Its Way

The Statue of Liberty I bet you are really tired of reading about the current US President, just as I am. Since I have no respect for him, I will go without saying his name. But I bet you know who the Felon of The United States (FOTUS) is even if you are one of … Continue reading USA Has Lost Its Way →

Mao: The Unknown Story

Really terrific and well researched book by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday about Mao Tse-Tung’s life and his impact on China. Indeed, the authors did ten years of research to produce the book, including interviews with people who were there for many events covered. The biggest shock I had while reading the book was how … Continue reading Mao: The Unknown Story →

Is It Just Me Or Is It Getting Hot In Here?

Here’s a very interesting report on what is happening at US private companies with government contracts now that Trump has taken over. In the past week I have heard from friends in the US who work for private companies – some of which have government contracts. The situation is … Is It Just Me Or … Continue reading Is It Just Me Or Is It Getting Hot In Here? →

Nonstop Chaos in USA

Do you need a break? From what? I need a break from the chaos of what is happening in the USA since Trump became president. Every day there is a new executive order that undoes the rights of different Americans. One day it is the rights of people born in the US with immigrant parents. … Continue reading Nonstop Chaos in USA →

FAQs about Leaving US

Here is more helpful information for Americans thinking of leaving the US because of the current political climate. Okay. Let’s continue. I cannot tell you how many emails I got asking questions. Sorry for some of my delayed replies. I had a couple of appointments … FAQs

US Political Crisis Unfolding

Here’s some helpful information for Americans planning to leave the US because of the current political situation. Put a frog in boiling water and it will jump out immediately. Put a frog in a pot of cold water, then slowly turn up the heat. The frog will sit … Unfolding