The whistle in the wind teaches you to sing even in your troubles.

 There is more glory in sticking to a cause and losing than there is to abandoning it to win.

 More important than winning is learning how to lose. Character is built not in victory, but in defeat.

 Years pass and time changes, but hope remains the same.

 Arguing is a lot like sailing. Sailing requires a ship more than it requires a sail. If you don't have a base to float on -- to stand on -- a lot of wind isn't going to do you any good. 

We Should be Double-Masking

   Studies are showing wearing two face masks is more beneficial than a single layer. 

   We are in Covid-fatigue, having fought it for the better part of a year. Somewhat, we are just content to let it run out its string. We aren't as quick to take up ideas that might help, because it seems nothing works.

   But, if double-masking will help, we should do it. And, our leaders should be encouraging us to do it. 

A Moment's Silence for the Seven Deaths Connected to the Capitol Riot

    A moment's silence and a silent prayer for the seven people who died in connection with the storming of the Capitol last week. Two were police officers, and five were supporters of Donald Trump. 
At least two died from violent acts committed upon them. One died from a heart attack, another from a stroke, and another of an undisclosed condition. One of the two officers died from suicide. The cause of death of the seventh person has not been disclosed. 

   I don't know that any of their deaths qualify under the criteria for flying the flag half-mast. But, if we do only fly it half-mast for the officers, let us not leave out the others in our mourning.

   Kevin Greeson, 55, Athens, Alabama. As someone who often posted on Parler, in December he reportedly urged action to support President Trump. "Load your guns and take to the streets!" NBC reported he posted. He urged Proud Boys to give "hell" to antifa. Greeson had high blood pressure and died of a heart attack. Another reported post of his (not NBC doing the reporting), said, "I'm in.. call me I have guns and ammo!" Greeson had high blood pressure and died of a heart attack. A source named Chris Evans reported on Twitter that Greeson accidentally tasered himself multiple times before he died of the heart attack. 

Rosanne Boyland, 34, Kennesaw, Georgia. Died of an undisclosed medical emergency. One source said she collapsed during the protests and another suggests she was trampled. 

Christopher Stanton Georgia, 53, Alpharetta, Georgia. News of his death came today, though he died Saturday. It hasn't been confirmed that his death is connected to the insurrection, but he was there, participated, and was arrested, and it appears connected. Investigating officers removed two rifles from his home.

Brian Sicknick, 42, originally from South River, New Jersey. Sicknick was involved in physical confrontation with the mob. The Associated Press reported he was hit with a fire extinguisher. He died about a day later. 

Howard Liebengood, 51, Virginia. United States Capitol Police officer Liebengood committed suicide three days after the attack on the Capitol. Little else was released about his death. He was off-duty at the time. He had served in the Capitol since 2005. 

Ashli Babbitt, 35, San Diego. An ardent Trump supporter, Babbitt was shot and killed by an officer as she and others tried to force their way into the House chambers. She was an Air Force veteran who identified as a libertarian. 

Benjamin Philips, 50, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Reportedly died of a stroke. Philips founded a pro-Trump website and helped coordinate rides to the protest at the Capitol.