A time for new planting

FERNANDO AMORSOLO (1882-1972) Oil on Canvas, 1950

In many parts of the world the time for planting new crop is one of hope and joy. It is a symbol of renewal, and the promise of an even better future.

The unlucky Year of the Rat will not end until February 12 (when it will be replaced with the Year of the Ox), but already there has been much rejoicing in the USA. The long night under a leader who did not really care about the environment and disparaged science is finally over.

Here's to hoping that the new seedlings that we are planting today grow up strong and true, and that they yield a rich and bountiful harvest in 2021.

You reap what you sow

By User:Bluemoose - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia

"If we enable people in power to lie, you all of a sudden have millions of people doubting an election that was certified in every state. We had seven or eight million more people who voted for [Joe] Biden than for [Donald] Trump. Every state has certified those results. Every court appeal has been turned down. A legitimate election is suddenly questioned by millions of people, including many of the people who are leading our country in government, because we've decided over the last few years to allow lies to be told. This is who we are. You reap what you sow."

- Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors Coach