Dateline Dayton — Southern Ohio. Cincinnati, just 55 miles south of Dayton, briefly was in the national news with the release of the young man, formerly a prisoner in North Korea, who died yesterday.

Like the gentleman from the Dayton area, who was arrested in North Korea for leaving a bible, the late Mr. Warmbier allegedly stole a poster.

What I don’t understand about either case is why would anyone go to North Korea.

The United States discourages traveling to North Korea.

When you go, be prepared for the consequences.

Despite Otto Warmbier’s death, Americans have seemed to fare better than others when held captive by North Korea.  There are a lot of interesting place to travel. Pick one that appreciates American money.
Predictable

And so the Bill Cosby trial has ended – for now – in a mistrial.

Will the prosecutor try the case again?  I doubt it because there appear to be inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s testimony.  Based on what I have heard, I would have a hard time convicting

The damage to Cosby has been done. Like Tiger Woods, another of my heroes has fallen.

I just don’t understand how these men can carry on this way when they are married.  I’m not naïve. I know this behavior has gone on for years, often with the wife’s knowledge.

Some Party

If the Republican party isn’t being verbally beat up by the Democrats, they are being shot at by a deranged citizen.  I hope U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana makes a full recovery.  My second hope is that all the verbiage about Russia and Hillary’s emails will be put to rest.

Look Out, Las Vegas

Next week I’m taking Pauline to Las Vegas.  I have wanted her to participate in a Silver Strike Tournament. I finally convinced her, this is the right time. We will spend a couple days at the pool and three days at the tournament.