Tsunami, 53 & 54. Freight Problems
Of late, it seems that I am writing every other day. I've been walking most of my mornings, then rushing around at lunch time, and finally giving my classes. By the time I finish at eight, I just want to leave the study and be with my family. If my little laptop worked, I would write in the kitchen, but it doesn't, and I hate writing lengthy pieces on my phone. This morning, we have had some rain showers. From the radar, it seems that more are just offshore and heading in, so I won't run the risk of getting caught in the rain with no shelter around. I'll go walking again tomorrow. The last two times I went, I took just over two hours, and trekked over eight and a half kilometers. A month ago that would not have been possible for me, so things are getting better. The container ship that is blocking the Suez canal might create more than a petroleum shortage. Already, the price of a barrel of crude has risen on the markets, which will in turn lead to a rise in prices at ...