The non-military nature of today's news: Big change from how we've lived for years

Ukraine. Thailand.
Venezuela.

None of those civil
disturbances are situations that might remotely engage the U.S. military, even
if Putin gets all fraternal with his assistance to Ukraine. And Syria, while a
war, isn't something I think the U.S. military needs to worry much about
getting involved in. Even Somalia, Yemen, North Korea, and Pakistan, the four
horsemen of dependable messes, seem to be going through relatively quiet
periods. Egypt, I dunno, but it also seems to be taking a timeout.

So, for the first
time in about 13 years, I wake up each morning without expecting the overnight
news to provide me something new to think about in terms of U.S. military
action. This feels a bit weird to me -- but also good.

On the other hand,
no one is paying much attention to Cuba, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a
massive humanitarian problem there after the Castro regime falls, one that
might well require South American troops helping distribute American-provided
aid.

Meantime, enjoy the
extra 15 minutes of sleep.