Dear Friend, I know the questions are difficult. Guess I was hoping you would have a good explanation for the corruption that has taken hold of the world in general. Did not sleep well so as you might notice was up around 5am answering your replies. Had to go back and reread this morning. Didn't mean to sound curt. Sorry if my words came out that way.

I fear the US is on a similar transition though the economical implications are not yet as clear as perhaps Afrika. Everything here has become so politicized that this has become my hope for the future. Steemit!

If you can make any headway with your current projects then they will certainly make a difference for the good. When you remove all of the obstacles the problems become so much easier to solve.

Oh the new continent . Isn't it amazing? I did go to the Guardian to see what they had to say, wouldn't that have been an interesting journey?!

I heard today that 90% of the roads in Puerto Rico have been cleared of debris so that supplies can start to move in. 80 % still without all services. Actually think that is pretty good progress considering we are still cleaning up trees, roofs, mold etc 3 weeks later. The county says it may take another 3 months just to pick up downed trees. If they can restore power grids and get sewage water and food under control quickly it will be so much better for the people there.

Architecture is a tough degree. Maybe Emma is more of an urban planner the way she manages her complex. She sounds like a bright young woman. She has a good role model in you.

Haven't yet had time to google state capture. Will give it till morning when my brain kicks in again.

The cement pond and other bodies of water are higher than perhaps 12 years ago when we moved here. Pictures to follow very soon. I promise. Also giving some thought to Georgia O'Keefe. Wish we had visited her Ghost Ranch while we were in Taos a few years ago. I wonder if the steemit van can make the trip? Lol!

Hope you had a great day. The piece I wrote was about scientists that are now able to take DNA from ancient manuscripts. Dating them, identifying scribes and what ledgers were made of. More about books! Surprise!

That's it from which ever side of the world this is. Much Love from your friend Ellie Mae. 🐓🐓