for those who think things in Afghanistan are "doing just fine"

The US and Pakistan have fiddled while al Qa'ida and the Taliban have reestablished themselves in Pakistan's Baluchistan and Tribal districts. We're almsot back to square one, but with our enemies being sheltered in a "friendly" country, while money flows into their coffers from the Gulf Arabs and the Saudis.

And we don't even seem to be doing a good job of holding onto Afghanistan.

nice day!

Rupert and I went out for a little exercise, and I went all around my usual route, including up the third side street, which I don't usually do. Goodness, but I would like to go somewhere flat more. I need to go back to my useful practice location and spend more time there. But a lovely cold day, with breeze.

Gaming went well yesterday, and A. had dinner and spent the night, and we did more Talking. I'm really quite astonished (and pleased). More on that an on the game later. But first a shower is needed!