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But the reality of space travel, even to my 10-year-old mind, seemed unrealistic. The distances between - everything - is just too great to even fathom.

Today's Lectionary reading is one that is as pertinent today as it was 2000 years ago. It addresses jealousy, envy if you prefer. "Evil eye" means "envious."

I watched the film "A Clockwork Orange" last weekend. It has been years since I saw it. This is one of those movies people of my generation (I was born in 1956) know about. Classic.

This is a superb biography. Chernow weaves the times, events, the successes, failures, Washington's strengths and his weaknesses into one narrative. Yes, it is a large book. Washington lived a large life.