We’ve lost another memorable face from the screen. Tom Skerritt, who won Emmy’s and hearts for his wonderful portrayals in Steel Magnolias, Top Gun and Picket Fences has died at 93. He was also a dad to five. Wishing comfort for his family.

Wow. Meta is ordered to pay a $25 billion to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case. The fine is among the largest verdicts ever issued in US legal history.

Two weeks from today US voters will decide on midterm elections. And apparently they are discouraged. President Trump’s approval rating is at an all-time low. Only 31% like the job he’s doing. That’s down from last week’s 33%.

She’s been a familiar face in war zones and in international reporting for 43 years. And now Christiane Amanpour says she’s leaving CNN. Truly the end of an era for a woman who speaks truth to power.

Wow. What a sight at Central Park.

Scary scenes in Paris and around France today. Protestors, more than half a million, marched against inflation and other economic issues. Hundreds have been arrested.

Good to hear that Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital today. His surgeon says he’s expected to be fully recovered from his lung cancer surgery before his planned trip to Latin America in the coming days.

Always joyful when my oldest baby comes home.

After just 5 days White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is reportedly out. She endured blistering criticism after a stammering performance on her first day and the revelation that she’s not passed the bar exam as she implied.

Prayers for Pope Leo, who underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, among the most common types of lung cancer. Officials said it was “successfully completed.”

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Destin, Florida. It was a Category 3 before downgrading slightly to a Category 2, with winds at 105 mph at the time its eye crossed the shore.

It was absolutely wonderful interviewing Denise Brown about the lessons she learned about domestic violence after the death of her sister Nicole Brown Simpson. Her new book Love Shouldn’t Hurt is out now.

Eva Marie Saint, who captivated so many with her performances in On The Waterfront, which gained her an Oscar, and North By Northwest, has died. She was 102.

Jim Bakker, one of the original big name televangelists from the 80s has died at age 86. He and first wife Tammy Faye pioneered the genre with their hit PTL club. Jim later endured scandal, disgrace and even went to prison.

Autumn leaves. 🍁 who loves fall? I’m always conflicted because winter is lurking. But enjoying the beauty!

Beautiful fall night out!