Arkansas: voted GOP since 2000; 6 electorals. 270towin.com/states/Arkansas

USA! USA! USA!

Today is the anniversary of establishing the British Indian Ocean Territory, a British Overseas Territory located about halfway between East Africa and Indonesia. The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory is flying in New Palace Yard to mark the occasion.

"On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife." ~ From the all-time classic opening theme of "The Odd Couple"! #OTD #TV #History

Learn about George and Martha Washington's presidential china.

A national tragedy and a personal nightmare for a family, 82 years ago today the American cruiser USS Juneau was sunk by a Japanese submarine near Guadalcanal, taking most of its 700 crewmen to a watery grave. Among those lost were 5 brothers of the Sullivan family. #WWIIMemorial

#OnThisDay in 1782, preliminary articles of peace that recognized American independence were signed between Great Britain and the United States. In total, there were ten articles signed by three U.S. representatives, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams, and one British

"The oldest people now living in this Country do not remember so hard a Winter as the one we are now emerging from." — George Washington to the Marquis de Lafayette, March 1780 #OnThisDay in 1779, Gen. George Washington's troops began their winter encampment in Morristown, N.J.

6 for 10.

Let us reside, not hide.

Roger Angell = Master Craftsman. I need to read more of his work.

Send them outside. Make sure they have a hammer and stick, and maybe a sand pile.

TV is easy and often pleasing. Reading a book is often hard and frustrating. Idea: track how much time you spend doing both. Compare, and reflect.

Read, reflect, write, revise, wrestle, reengage.

Basic tip, but easy to forget: If you’ve got a half day of driving or more, check road closures and consult an app or two. In Arizona, Arizona DOT is a must, unless you like being parked on an interstate for a few hours with no idea of what is going on.

If in doubt, don’t download it, don’t approve it. Rely more on active guidance of the child, and less on frameworks.

Tip 1: Go outside, especially to the National Park Service sites. Tip 2: If you’re going to Arches National Park, which is amazing, do check their info re: crowded times, restrictions, etc. It’s a popular location.

Must watch for baseball fans.

A reconsideration of medications, foods, and exercise would probably improve the health of children across the board.

We should create, and re-create.