NYT pictures of the year

Some extraordinary pictures. Dead and dying and trying to escape death. When featured, the american president and former president are shot from behind only.

Umbrellas, seasonal?

My father had developed a theory of things becoming suicidal. Like if this cup decides to commit suicide it will try repeatedly to fall till it breaks. Umbrellas hide, get lost, break in the wind. I don't think umbrellas are suicidal. Just cheap.

Historical...

It turns out that during Napoleon III the French anthem was Partons pour la Syrie, In fact it was referring to the campaign in Egypt.  They kind of messed it, the French. And now they are left with going out to drink to show defiance.