June 21 2021 - Hindustan Times Summer Solstice on International Yoga Day
It is International Yoga Day. Is this the reason that the number 1 hit on first day of summer search is the Hindustan Times? Here's their lead paragraph:
"Summer Solstice 2021: On the occasion, Union petroleum and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he hopes the rising sun would lead to disease-free earth. Last year, the day witnessed an annular solar eclipse, which was visible in many parts of the world including India."
But what does it mean: union petroleum and steel minister? Wikipedia gives me a different title: He is is an Indian politician who is the Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel in the Government of India. His role is also referenced as the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural gas.
That Union word really captures my attention, so a bit more reading is required. I find that the Union Cabinet is one of the federal government executive bodies. It is "the supreme decision-making body in India". So Union is explained, and now I know a tiny bit more about India's government structure. But I am drawn into the terminology that governments use to self-describe. I guess that is a much longer investigation.
And looking at the news today, what could be right up there in importance - that is, after it being Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day? And even more important than the Coronavirus update? It is "Who's getting sued: June 21, 2021 - a listing of filings with the BC Supreme Court.
Searching is a game of Google "Get Lucky." Surprises pop up every time. Did the BC Supreme Court pay to have its placement this high in the search queue? These are curious times.
We are entering Cherry Season. I took pictures on Saturday: look at the number of cherries on these trees. I wonder why some trees are more ripe than others? Or are they two different varieties? How many varieties of sour cherries are there? There are Montmorency and Morello sour cherries. These ripen earlier than the much darker sweet eating cherries. But there are yellow sweet cherries, too. To not know the answer, it is clear that I didn't steal any cherries in the making of these pictures.
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