Our President

   There are a few things I want to say.

I don't like Donald Trump. I didn't like his business decisions. I thought many of his ventures were colossal failures. I didn't vote for him, and never will.

He hasn't been the complete disaster some expected. His handling of the economy has been better than I thought it would be.

His habit of self-promotion is one thing I don't like at all. I always felt that you do your best, and let your actions speak for themselves.

His treatment of women leaves much to be desired. The fact that he is on his third marriage says all I need about his view of the contract.

As the head of the Executive Branch, he leads one of the three co-equal branches of our government. Ideally, his power is limited by the other two branches. We'll see how well that works after the next election.

No matter what happens, no matter how bad he is, it's only a four-year term. Look at history. We have had some very sub-standard people as President. We, and the country, will be fine.

Summit Reaction

I just watched a report on the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. I don't like The Donald, and never have. I would not, however, start using the word "Treason" to describe his performance. I think we need a little history.

Obama was criticized for appearing weak in his actions towards Russia. George W. Bush, when Putin was elected. said, "I can work with this guy." Honestly, I don't think Trump is the problem. I just think Putin is that good.

Bush, Obama, and Trump have all been played.

More Brewing

Do you like ginger ale? Do you like doing and making things for yourself? Then you'll love this.

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup dried ginger

¼ cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled, your preference)

1 tbsp molasses

1.5-2 cup white sugar

1/8 tsp yeast nutrient

1 gal water (approx.)

1 pkt yeast

DIRECTIONS

Place 1 qt water, ginger, molasses, and ½ cup sugar in pot or pan, and heat gently to a low boil. Boil for 15 minutes.

While the boil goes on, add yeast nutrient, lemon juice, remaining sugar, and 1 qt water to a 1 gallon jug (plastic or glass).

When the boil is done, place the pot in a cold water bath, and cool below 110 degrees.

Add this to the 1 gal. jug, and add water to bring it to a gallon.

Add yeast, and seal with an airlock. Wait one week, or more (until bubbles stop appearing, and beer begins to clear).

Gather 5 bottles (with tops), of 750 ml to 1 liter, and divide your ginger beer evenly amongst them.

Add ½ tsp white sugar to each bottle, and seal tightly.

Wait one week for the bottles to carbonate, and enjoy.

Options – If you have brown sugar, you can use brown sugar instead of the white sugar and molasses.

There are several options for an airlock. There are airlocks available that fit into a drilled stopper. You can also use a balloon with a hole pierced.

I used dry ginger powder, because that’s what I have. You can also use fresh ginger. Just peel it, grate it, and double the amount used.

Again, I used yeast nutrient, because I had some. You can also use 1 tsp of cream of tartar, or 3 raisins. The idea is to provide the yeast with needed trace elements.

Your choice of yeast is up to you. Standard bread yeast works fine. You could also use any variety of brewing yeast, for beer or wine.