THE IDES OF MARCH HAVE COME AND GONE. IN A SNOWSTORM..

SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOWY SLUSH

A FARMER'S AMERICAN FLAGS ATOP PILES OF AGRICULTURAL LIME

Wednesday, 9:30 AM.  33 degrees F at the ferry dock, 30 degrees on the back porch.  Wind ENE, with strong gusts.  The sky has a low overcast, it is foggy and snowing.  The barometer is at 29.37".  We have about 2" of snowy slush on the ground, and it looks like we will get more of the nasty stuff.

   The race for the White House has become much clearer since yesterday, with Trump and Cruz clearly contesting for the Republican nomination, and Clinton as the Democratic choice. Gov. Kasich is staying in the Republican race, counting on being the candidate selected at a contested convention.

   Rubio gave an  uplifting  and very patriotic speech in defeat, and Cruz an inspirational appeal to unity.  If they could be running mates I believe they could defeat first Trump and then Hillary in the general election.  Ain't gonna happen, I'm afraid.
   The Ides of March have come...and gone.  In a snowstorm.