At least the court ruled for California.

Overruled by the 9th Circuit of Appeals. Trump can keep the National Guard deployed.

The District court judge ruled for CA, and then the 9th Circuit immediately granted a stay. So the National Guard remains federalized for the moment.

The Federal building in Seattle is the subject of protests because there's an immigration court in it. But I have a bunch of coworkers there, and they had to leave the building with no notice the other day, and the front of the building is all graffitti'd up as well.

Things are getting pretty wild. I'm going to be very glad to be on vacation and not terminally online for a few weeks.

And here in Miami for the World Cup games, ICE proudly reports that "officers would be suited and booted, ready to provide security for the first round of games.”

I went to bed with the District ruling and woke up to the Circuit ruling. At least I had a few hours where I thought something was normal.

The Israel/Iran situation can get very ugly very quickly.

The world has gone mad on so many fronts that it is hard to say which situation is more worrisome. Sen. Padilla's treatment is way up there. The lack of guardrails or rational GOP elected officials is making it so much worse than his last reign.

More coffee:

Since I am actually watching the morning news, how the heck did a man survive that plane crash!! I'm converting to his religion.

Awful news day yesterday, and that was before hearing about Dana’s AC issues.

The Canada thistle is nearly hip high in some of them. I can’t imagine the absent gardeners would choose to show at this point of the season, but if they did, wow—I would not envy them clearing those weeds.

Those things are the absolute worst. I strongly suggest you cut the flowers before they go whether the plot owner shows up or not.

(Just to say hi, and that so far I'm OK, and that I now need to learn new languages as I seem to run low on cuss words for my government. I really hate this shit).

(Also, I'm working on a relocation to EU/UK. Not because of the war or politics, actually, but because this year was a lot with my dad and I'd like to put as many miles as I can between me and my family in Israel, at least for a while, and to be in a place where not everything is 350% scary/crazy most of the time).

Shir!! You’ve been on my mind. Sending all the love

So understandable, Shir, and also great to see you. Think of you often!

I am so grateful you checked in, Shir. Holding you in my heart. Your stress level must be off the charts. Sending the ~ma for a quick relocation away from the madness.

You and Nilly have been so on my mind of late, for obvious reasons. I hope you get the space you need to thrive.