The Writer's Life 8/5 - Droning

Technology is such a boon to mankind. Of course, humans being what they are, it is abused. 99% of that is done by average Jacks and Jills, mostly notably with electronic devices, stretching from the largely benign focus while walking to the foolish while driving. Then there is that one percent or so who will use it criminally, those who get a twisted delight in destroying the computers of others or those bent on theft. Drones have proven effective in the killing of terrorists and surveillance, but there are bozos who fly them dangerously close to airplanes and those who are using them to transport contraband. Case in point: A drone dropped a package into the yard of an Ohio prison, setting off a melee among inmates. The contents? Heroin, pot, tobacco.

Here's a novel approach to crime fighting, Authorities in municipalities in Massachusetts, Kentucky and Georgia are asking drug dealers to rat out their competitors in order to eliminate them. Two of the towns have posted forms on Facebook. So far, no one has filled any out. Maybe there's honor among thieves after all.

Highly regarded pitching prospect Luis Severino will make his debut tonight in the Bronx vs. the Red Sox. Because this is the Yankees, expect at least a shutout if not a no-hitter.

The heat wave is finally subsiding. There was a nice breeze along Avenue Z this afternoon. My thanks to the gentleman who purchased a books on back pain and acupuncture, and to the woman who bought a romance novel -- all in Russian, the floating book shop's only sales of the day. I had a visit from Mountain Man, who droned on for a half hour on the pathetic state of the union. He sees no hope. His glass is not half empty -- it is drained.

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