February 7, 2026. TANTRUM

Spent some time with a few young children last week and DAMN if they didn't remind me of Toddler Trump. Lucky for them--they are just kids and have parents willing to help them grow, mature and manage their feelings--while Trump just continues his descent into toddlerhood as he.........

1) Ignores rules and authority--because they don't apply to him and Trump thinks he's smarter than a fifth grader....

2) NEVER takes responsibility--CAN"T admit mistakes or ACCEPT criticism EVER

3) Bullies, mocks and resorts to name calling when he feels threatened --ZERO SELF ESTEEM

3) Seeks revenge for any "perceived" misstep--NARCISSISTIC 

4) Impulisve beyond belief--especially on social media- Trump must have serious MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

5) Temper Tantrums--CONTROLLING 

6) Needs to be the center of attenion--whether the attention is negative or positive. MUST BE VERY INSECURE...........

Wish I could hibernate til this nightmare comes to an end but since I can't, I might as well review a little gem you might want to read called The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood. As this lovely novel unfolds, Ona Vitkus is a 104 year old Lithuanian immigrant living in Portland, Maine. One day an eleven year old boy show up at her house and offers to help her with chores so that he can earn a boy scout badge. The two forge an unlikely friendship as Ona opens up to the boy about her life and the boy shares his quirky interests, especially, his obsession with the Guinness Book of World Records. One Saturday, the young boy fails to show up and Ona is beside herself with worry. Later in the day, there's a knock at her door and the boy's father, Quinn Porter, has shown up to complete the chores. I don't want to say too much more other than that this is a well-written story with very interesting characters. Although sad at times, it is also quite funny as the book explores the themes of friendship. loss, grief and moving forward.