And now it is goldenrod time, late summer time, the time before fall.

John and I are watching one episode per night of the new Cosmos. Truly a great explanation of key science principles. (Written by Ann Duryan, Carl Sagan's widow.) Carl has long been my favorite genius, and his book, Demon Haunted Word, resides prominently on my top ten list of absolutely essential books all people who make the claim of being human should read.