Here we are, one day past the last and ready for a new day to begin.  Like most days, the weather here in Grand Haven is not a factor when you are retired.  I often wonder how people who aren't retired find the time to accomplish all the things that they want to get done.  I want to go to the Y today for some swimming, but I also need to go to the doctor and to the hardware store for a lock and things.  As I look at it, one of the people from the R.E.A.D. program asked how anyone managed to work and still get things done.  Frankly, as I look back, I'm not sure.  I'm finding it difficult to fit in writing time, and Y time and reading time etc.  I guess that some people would be envious, but that I can't help.  I'm still concerned that the local congressman thinks the president erred when he placed the XL pipeline on hold.  I agree with Senator Sanders that the pipeline is not a good deal for the U.S. when the jobs that it does create will not be many nor long lasting.  In addition, the refined tar sands will not help the people of the U.S. Instead, the product will be sold to the highest bidder, probably China.  For the GOP, it's about defeating the president, not creating jobs for Americans.  Oh well.