Good evening! We didn't have a diarist scheduled for tonight so I am collecting the comments!
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As I have mentioned in comments, we are in full-on preclipse mode around here, with full eclipse expected to arrive here at 2:39 pm on Monday. All the hotel rooms are reportedly full. I haven’t seen serious traffic consequences yet, but neither do I typically travel at the worst times. We don’t have the traffic nightmares that are all so common in many places, but that doesn't mean that it doesn’t get difficult and unpleasant at certain times.
More below.
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The eclipse is expected shortly before the end of our work day, but no one is under any illusion that meaningful work will be accomplished about that time. We all have our eclipse glasses ready to go, along with instructions that we wear them the entire time we’re outside during that time frame. For those of us with prescription lenses, that seems to mean an edict against driving during that time, as they do not work (at least, are not considered safe) OVER our regular glasses. No one has said that explicitly, that I have heard, but I see no other conclusion.
It is a remarkable thing when something natural happens that captures the imagination of the people as this does. When something happens that causes an interruption in our regular cycles and routines, where consensus exists, no major controversy, no major dispute. No one can be blamed for it, no one held responsible, and, ridiculously, only 45 wishes to take credit.
I am scheduled to write Top Comments on Monday evening, when the event will be complete. Hopefully there will be more to write then!
On to tonight’s comments!
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Highlighted by Rikon Snow:
Is this fine comment by mungley, on the Kochs and government dysfunction ala Republicana.
Highlighted by TomP:
Is this comment by InteGritty on Andrew Jackson and the removal of divisive statues.
Highlighted by Swduncan:
Is this comment by Gwennedd, on the terrific turnout of ‘counter protesters’ in Boston! Congratulations Boston heroes!
Highlighted by Angmar:
Is this comment by Sylvanus Prince on mountain bikers and trail sharing.
Top Mojo ala mik!
For Friday, August 18, 2017, first comments and tip jars excluded. Thank you mik for the mojo magic! For those of you interested in How Top Mojo Works, please see his diary on the subject.
2017-08-19, courtesy of jotter!