Meanwhile…

… a small trip to Holmfirth, and a bit of walking. The knee is far from right, but usable for a bit. It may hurt, but I cannot imagine the pain of a people under fire.

It seems to me that the West’s addiction to fossil fuels has made it less likely to apply meaningful sanctions to Russia. Far from being irrational, Putin has it all worked out. Sure, he likes to keep people guessing, but that’s all part of being a bully.