Ups and Downs

This evening the country will be in solemn remembrance of all who fell in war. It's Memorial Day. The day following that is Independence Day. It'll be another long weekend here for us. The weather is promising - sunny with a cool wind. That means lots of barbecuing and picnics on Independence Day; and the beaches will be packed.

On the downside the country is in crisis because Egypt decided to cut the agreement to provide natural gas to Israel. Fuel prices are going to rise and the poor as usual will suffer. Hopefully the celebrations on Independence Day will just make everyone forget those problems - even if only for a day. Of course for the Palestinians, the celebrations take on the opposite meaning - the lost of their land. Next week they'll celebrate Nakbar Day - day of catastrophe when Israel took their land. Two sides to a coin.

A '60 Minutes" report on persecution of Christians in Israel was said to be nipped from airing by Israeli pressure on America ... http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/diplomania/netanyahu-was-briefed-on-efforts-to-stop-60-minutes-report-on-israel-s-christians-1.426118 Well we all know what persecution is all about; the only question is how well it gets covered up.

But just to lighten up, here're some pics to put a smile on your face:

Watermelon frog

Watermelon fantasy

Nice and creative watermelon art.