Texas and Mars February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 But first . . . It’s a SURPRISE 94th birthday party Sunday . . . so, to emphasize that it’s a SURPRISE, I won’t say here whom it’s for. But the cause is just and at least some of the entertainers and politicians joining us are names you will know, so click here if you’re curious to see what this is about. Contributions start at $25 and are tax-deductible. (Hint: He risked his life to finance the Mississippi Freedom Summer. After two seconds, you would recognize one of his songs, smile broadly, and start to sing along.) I cede the rest of my time to Tom Friedman, because his latest column is so worth reading.