Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s wife was killed in the bombings that killed him. Also killed in the strikes were Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter in law and son in law.

The deaths sadden me. Nothing to be proud of. The war was not necessary. As much as I am anti-Trump, I would not want President Trump, Melania, Barron and other of the President’s family members similarly wiped out. 

We have yet to feel the pain of the Iranian War. Too soon. Few Americans killed, no attack on U.S. shores.

Trump: “I don’t care about polling showing the Iran strikes unpopular.”

Trump said he would not rule out sending ground troops into Iran. Boots on the ground were really not discussed publicly prior to the war. Were they discussed in private?

If American troops are on the ground fighting at some point, it will be another Ukraine. 

I doubt the war will then be over in 4 to 5 weeks as Trump predicts.

Trump says the Iranians want to talk. Trump says he is agreeable. Can Trump be believed? Or is he just saying this to make people believe Iran wants to end the war?

Oil prices are rising and will rise because of tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf slowing down ad even shutting down periodically as a precautionary measure.

Enough of the war for today. 

Moving on.

The median age of American home buyers has reached a record high of 40 years old. A disgrace!

Some studies place the age at 56-59. Some as low as 33-35.

All too high. Mortgages should be paid off in 20-30 years. If longer and yet unpaid, people will die not leaving an estate. They will die bearing debt. 

Everything is cause and effect. Life purchases are driven by high interest rates, elevated home prices, and limited home inventory.

People are “mermaiding” all over the world. Women yes, men also. In the Maldives, California, Taiwan and Japan. Huge fins. Mermaidens and their male counterparts feel like they are escaping from life as they play in the ocean. 

A new way to vacation and enjoy!

The Star Spangled Banner became the U.S. National Anthem this day in 1931.

Alexander Graham Bell: “There cannot be mental atrophy in any person who continues to observe, to remember what he observes, and to seek answers for his unceasing hows and whys about things.”

Another grand day ahead.

Lunch today at Salute’s with Fred and Reilley. Both interesting men.

Enjoy your day!