Saturday, September 30, 2023
Tim Scott on Being Black in Modern America
Linky Links
Some things I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The Free Press on the self-immolation of Justin Trudeau. He should resign.
- Jonathan Turley on the similarities of the Bob Menendez and Hunter Biden trials.
- FBI reportedly refuses to release requested documents on 2020 voter fraud. Now that we know FBI agents were involved in January 6th and in the attempted kidnapping of Michigan's governor - explain why they shouldn't be purged and the FBI HQ moved to Salt Lake.
- Heh Heh
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- I laughed but also wondered if that kid made his dad wait in the first place.
- Heh Heh
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Over the past few days we've lost Chris Snow, Michael Gambon, and now Dianne Feinstein, Have to admit that I'm a little relieved it was Feinstein and not someone else. Does that make me a bad person? To help relieve my conscience please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link, Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Death meant little to me. It was the last joke in a series of bad jokes." - Charles Bukowski
"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials." - Seneca
"The key is not to get carried away by desire; we need to manage it with wisdom and mindfulness." - Joseph Goldstein
"Meditation is a waste of time, like learning French or kissing after sex." - Jack Donaghy
Where the Slaves were Actually Shipped from Africa
Notice the small amount that was actually shipped to the colonies. Yet white guilt seems to belong only to Americans. (Via)
Friday, September 29, 2023
Marginalia
Fully agree that we should not encourage more incompetence by rewarding badly written or spam emails. She is a voracious reader and has suggested authors Seneca, Alan Watts, Dani Shapiro, James Gleick, and Janna Levin. I've put a book from each on my reading wish list.
You may find me reposting some of her essays or reviews from time to time and I highly recommend her site.
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The Cleveland Guardians say goodbye to Terry Francona. Tito was the best!
- Army could join the AAC in the coming weeks. Navy is already in the conference and their annual game would remain the same. Seems like a natural.
- Wow - Katie Hobbs is no longer the Governor of Arizona. Was not expecting this development.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Many have commented that it was his role in Layer Cake that won Daniel Craig the role as James Bond but I also have to wonder if that movie should be credited with earning Michael Gambon and George Harris their roles in the Harry Potter movie series as well. As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"If you raise the price of the hotdog combo, I'll fucking kill you." - Costco CEO Jim Sinegal
"I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass." - Roddy Piper
"For if I ask you for advice about what objectives to pursue in life, it is no good telling me to do what the laws of physics mandate. I will do that in any case." - David Deutsch
"Study logic and math, because once you've mastered them, you won't fear any book." - Naval Ravikant
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Tucker Carlson Episode 26 with Bill O'Reilly. Less than 10 million views as I type this.
- Paul Graham's essay on Cities and Ambition. From 2008 but new to me. Remember there's a difference between a "great" city and a "shithole."
- Morgan Housel on the Written Word. Good writing advice.
- The NHL has returned. To be honest I haven't watched a second of Bruins preseason action.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsan
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
OK I'll sat it! Not sure which subject I care less about at this point - the Hollywood writers strike ending or a GOP debate. Just had to say it. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Inspiration is perishable, act on it immediately." - Naval Ravikant
"Men cannot do without beauty, and this is what our era pretends to want to disregard." - Albert Camus
"You found it offensive? I found it funny. That's why I'm happier than you." - Ricky Gervais
"Everyone accused of witchcraft has been innocent, including those who thought they were guilty." - Paul Graham
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Chaplains are latest group to look into healing benefits of psychedelics.
- Paul Graham: Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule. Few years old but new to me.
- Dan Wetzel on the Ryan Day vs Lou Holtz feud. All teams eventually lose. This will not end well for Ryan Day.
- VDH on why the Left isn't finally happy. They're never happy.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Brooks Robinson was a bit before my time but anyone who played baseball knew someone who could really field and was called "another Brooks Robinson." He was one of a kind and will be missed. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link with others. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"It's impossible to be angry and grateful simultaneously. When you're grateful, there is no fear. You can't be fearful and grateful simultaneously." - Tony Robbins
"If you let your learning lead to knowledge, you become a fool. If you let your learning lead to action, you become wealthy." - Jim Rohn
"Investing in yourself is the most important investment you'll ever make in your life." - Warren Buffett
"Slow down. I think a lot of the mistakes of my youth were mistakes of ambition, not mistakes of sloth. So just slowing down, whether that's meditating, whether that's taking time for yourself away from screens, whether that's really focusing on who you're talking to or who you're with." - Matt Mullenweg
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Can Sam Harris pull back from his Covid lunacy? Reminded of people saying "Mussolini made the trains run on time but then went too far." Harris is Mussolini at this point.
- Have to agree with Donald Trump - General Mark Miley is an awful human.
- All eyes on medical AI. Know that many major companies have tried to make medical AI work in the US without much success so this is encouraging.
- Justin Trudeau applauds Nazi. Tar and feathers? Dustbin of history? Your choice Canada.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Amused by thought of Pearl Jam playing the UN and the translators quitting en masse. As always please Subscribe, hit the Like button, and share the Link. Thanks in advance!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"I am a big believer that if you have a very clear vision of where you want to go, then the rest of it is much easier." - Arnold Shwarzenegger
"A lion never roars after a kill." - Dean Smith
"Be happy, strong and healthy. The rest is bullsh*t." - Wim Hof
"If our small minds, for some convenience, divide this universe, into parts - physics, biology, geology, astronomy, psychology, and so on - remember that nature does not know it!" - Richard Feynman
Monday, September 25, 2023
Happy 278th Birthday to Chief Justice John Marshall
This list has been in my stack of books to read for a while now but I feel I may need to now put it on top.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting: 100 lesser known but useful websites (HT Recomendo)
- Noah Smith on why economy teachers are paid more than sociology teachers.
- Interesting profile of Deon Sanders. Forgot he played in MLB for the Reds, Giants, and Blue Jays.
- The coddling of the American journalists. We used to have a name for people who could dish it out but not take it. (HT Leather Penguin)
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- If you're not following a common sense diet with plenty of sleep you're getting played. The more you know.
- Truth
- Sad Funny because its true!
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Has any iconic figure fallen faster than Neil Young in the public's eye? It wasn't just him trying to take on Joe Rogan - it was a reminder that his 15 minutes of fame are long over and that nobody cares what he thinks. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Happy Monday!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Processed foods are the 'tobacco' of today." - Robert Lufkin
"Being busy is most often used as a guise for avoiding the few critically important but uncomfortable actions." - Tim Ferriss
"Please know that it's often the tiny details that really thrill someone enough to make them tell all their friends about you." - Derek Sivers
"We are whatever we pretend to be." - Kurt Vonnegut
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on Bob Menendez' corruption.
- The New Colonialist Food Economy. Weaponizing seeds is evil.
- VDH on if Conservatives can still win. Sadly he makes some valid points.
- Life advice from a 96-year old grandfather, cardiologist. Have to work on rules 5 and 6.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Another NFL Sunday and I don't have where I'm watching the games mapped out yet. Couple more cups of coffee will cure that. As always please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"I hid in bars, because I didn't want to hide in factories." - Charles Bukowski
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy
"You must always be willing to work without applause." - Ernest Hemingway
"The desire to be seen as clever often prevents us from becoming so." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- World's largest oil producers by nation. Does it surprise you that the US is by far the biggest producer?
- Biden Administration tried to censor top Stanford doctor over Covid but he prevailed in the courts. But by the time he prevailed the damage was done.
- Tucker Carlson interviews Texas AG Ken Paxton in Episode 25
- Interesting post on How to Out Perform. The fishermen story leaves out the part where they use the cell phones to go to the markets with the best prices. (HT Steve Layman)
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Another rainy fall Saturday. What's one to do but watch college football and drink beer. All day! Remember if anything I wrote made you think or smile - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Kahlil Gibran
"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." - Epictetus
"Dearest, I beg of you, sleep properly and go for walks." - Franz Kafka
"One last thing. While you may be mistaking this for your monthly meeting of the ignorant tight-ass club, in this building when the President stands, nobody sits." - The West Wing
Friday, September 22, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- No your morning coffee does not cause dehydration. Enjoy!
- Wisconsin Republicans introduce 15 Articles of Impeachment against State Election official
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Find myself focusing on Walter Isaacson's book Elon Musk so that will surely creep into my random thoughts. Probably true for any other book I add into the mix too. As always please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"We didn't love freedom enough. And even more, we had no awareness of the real situation. We spent ourselves... And we hurried to submit. We submitted with pleasure." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
"Communication is when someone understands what you are saying. Motivation is when they act on it." - John Thompson
"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying." - Oscar Wilde
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Happy 73rd Birthday to Bill Murray
In his honor - here's what I consider his best movies:
1. Groundhog Day
2. Stripes
3. Caddyshack
4. Lost in Translation
5. (tie) Meatballs (tie) Ghostbusters (tie) Quick Change
2. Stripes
3. Caddyshack
4. Lost in Translation
5. (tie) Meatballs (tie) Ghostbusters (tie) Quick Change
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The Democrats Jan 6th narrative is falling apart. Nancy Pelosi said she never spoke with the Capital Police but Police Chief Sund has the receipts.
- The Daily Coach on Commitment vs Hard Work
- On a related note" former FBI DC head is caught perjuring himself on Jan 6th testimony. Will he face any repercussions?
- We should not be listening to the UN or New Zealand when it comes to free speech.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
A normal length post today but it feels short. Maybe I'm no longer content with "normal length." Feel free to Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks in advance!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
"Don't underestimate Joe's ability to fuck things up." - Barack Obama
"Amateurs focus on the outcome. Professionals focus on the process." - Shane Parrish
"The moment you see how important it is to love yourself, you will stop making others suffer." - Buddha
"It's the news job to make you anxious and angry. Underlying scientific, economic, education and conflict trends are positive. Stay optimistic." - Naval Ravikant
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Currently Reading
Here's the books I'm currently reading:
Just finishing up Michael Lombardi's latest book Football Done Right. Will probably do a Substack post on this book soon but I highly recommend it. Perhaps the best book on the NFL I've read. Liking it so much because I'm also reading it in Lombardi's voice.
Reading Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson. At the point where PayPal was just sold in the book. So far enjoying it very much.
Re-reading The Russia House by John le Carre. Have read the book and seen the movie in the past but am finding the context of the War in Ukraine gives the book deeper meaning than I appreciated in the past. Am having a hard time picturing Barley as anyone but Sean Connery though.
About halfway through Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans. The Internet related content may be somewhat outdated but finding great book recommendations and timeless quotes. Still feel a real-world MBA based on just the books of Walter Isaacson and Tim Ferriss would be a big winner.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Finally figured out the connection between Justified and Band of Brothers, Now just need to know if it's just Timothy Oliphant who's the connection to Deadwood. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, and share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"I am a sinner that does not expect forgiveness. But I am not a government official." - Deadwood
"A lot of problems are solved by waking up early and working out." - Sahil Bloom
"90% of individual investing is just 'spend less than you make, diversify, be patient.' The other 10% is trying to speed that up often to your detriment." - Morgan Housel
"Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent, and original manner possible." - Richard Feynman
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Classic Jack Handy: Guards complain about Spartacus.
- Speaking of Ancient Rome: How did Roman aqueducts work? You know you want to know.
- The cancellation of Bertrand Russell. Was not aware of this history.
- Court allows former student to sue both Yale and accuser in defamation suit. Good!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting look at the contract of now 3-0 Deon Sanders.
- Speaking of Deon Sanders - Dan Wetzel suggests that rumors of Colorado being a stepping stone may be misplaced.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Currently reading four books but somehow manage not to mention anything from any of them this morning. That won't happen tomorrow. As always if anything made you think or smile please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link, Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Man has an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted." - Aldous Huxley
"Our life is what our thoughts make it." - Marcus Aurelius
"Living a life of integrity pays off, but it takes a very long time." - Naval Ravikant
"Even the good old days had their share of trauma." - Bhu Srinivasan
Monday, September 18, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Ryan Holiday's 38 rules of reading. Agree 100% on speed reading.
- The Free Press tackles the issue of our cars spying on us. Something Borepatch covered a while ago.
- NM Governor caves and cancels her unconstitutional Executive Order. She still needs to be impeached.
- The CIA tried to cover up the origin of Covid. The agency does not work on behalf of the American people.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Once again I accidently erased an entre post and had to start from scratch. Know some of my thoughts and observations have been lost forever but on the bright side - some new ones have taken their place. As always if anything made you think or smile please Subscribe (what better way to start your week), hit the Like button, and share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"You cannot make a good deal with a bad person." - Warren Buffett
"I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, 'Ain't that the truth!'" - Quincy Jones
"20 years ago, Rich Men North of Richmond would have been considered a left-wing anthem because it's about working class struggle, elitist corruption, and the frustration of an 'average Joe.'" - Zuby
"Covid was predominately a mental illness." - Michael Malice
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The Free Press reminds us that the spirit of revolution is still alive and well in Iran.
- Dartmouth's men's basketball team may unionize. What this may mean for college sports we'll have to wait and see.
- Statement from Texas AG Ken Paxton. On team Paxton here.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today being a football Sunday just wanted to take a minute to note that I'm finishing up Mike Lombardi's book Football Done Right and I highly recommend it. Oh and Squish the Fish tonight at 8:20. As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, and share the Link. Go Pats!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"The tools and means to learn are infinite, it's the desire to learn that's scarce." - Naval Ravikant
"Sir, an equation has no meaning for me unless it expresses a thought of God." - Srinivasa Ramanujan
"Do not fight your competition, love your customers." - Anonymous
"Healthy and respectful disagreements actually make relationships stronger. And they make you stronger and more empathetic." - Zuby
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Know the Taylor Swift joke must be getting old but I still enjoy making it. Especially in the face of the rumors that she's "hooking up" with Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. As an aside is there a more bizarre phrase in use today than "hooking up?" People from the future are going to look at us the way we view the language of the 1920's. As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"When I was a founder, when I first started out, we didn't have the word 'pivot.' We didn't have a fancy word for it. We just called it a fuck up." - Marc Andreessen
"Weirdness is why we adore our friends... Weirdness is what bonds us to our colleagues. Weirdness is what sets us apart, gets us hired. Be your unapologetically weird self." - Chris Sacca
"If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly." - David Hackworth
"Not my circus. Not my monkeys." - Proverb
Friday, September 15, 2023
More Linky Links
More stiff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Tucker Carlson episode 24. Over 19.3 million views as I type this.
- Cool story on the relationship between Mac Jones and new TE Mike Gesicki. Like this Patriots team chemistry,
- Case against Texas AG Ken Paxton falls apart as witness after witness testify to having no evidence or reason to have a case in the first place. Cases made trying to weaponize the justice system disgust me,
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Funny because it may be true!
- Mike Lombardi on the Jets losing Aaron Rodgers and how a leader must lead.
- MD's or nurses that give children Covid vaccines should lose their licenses and go to jail.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Feel almost guilty that the thoughts and observations keep coming so fast. Blame it on the events of the world being so crazy or my OCD need to write things down. I just hope I'm not getting repetitive. Being repetitive has driven me away from some of my favorite writers and podcasters in the past. As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link, Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail." - Bruce Lee
"Any politician who wants to ban self-driving cars from cities on the grounds of safety should also want to ban human ones, since they're even less safe." - Paul Graham
"Wealth consists not in having great possessions but in having few wants." - Epictetus
"The President of the United States used a pseudonym to disguise his real identity because he was getting money from foreigners. But look over there...." - Richard Grenell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
More Linky Links
More stuff that I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on Hunter Biden's laptop. Let's no forget that there was child porn on that laptop.
- Politico (yes Politico) on the Biden family's corruption in 2017. It has never been a secret that Biden is crooked.
- Matt Ridley on why won't Greenpeace admit that wind farms are killing whales? When I was growing up Greenpeace was all about saving the whales. Now they're all about raising cash.
- Matt Taibbi on Biden v Missouri and the "New Abnormal." Long read but worth your time.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- In wake of Impeachment, Biden White House sends memos to corporate media to go after Republicans. All it takes is for Biden to address the press live but I think that'll never happen.
- Interesting look a Alabama visiting non-Power 5 USF on Saturday. Always found it amusing that the University of Southern Florida is in Tampa. If you know your geography - this is amusing.
- Iconic Seattle fish market to close after 77-years amid rising crime and homelessness. Hard not to laugh at the self-inflicted wounds of Seattle and Portland.
- Profile pf Alex Rodriguez on ESPN that paints him as a steroids using, rat informant. One can't help but wonder if ESPN is trying to get A-Rod out of the broadcast booth.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Don't think Mitt Romney deciding not to run for re-election can be separated from the House Impeachment hearings on Joe Biden or his Republican challenger in Utah for his current Senate seat. This is as unsurprising to me as Liz Cheney announcing that she won't seek re-election to the House from Wyoming. Please Subscribe if you haven't already, hit the Like button (it's free!(, or share the Link (also free!). Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Stay away from these cans. Stay away from these cans!" - The Jerk
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false-face for the urge to rule it." - HL Mencken
"It's good to know who hates you, and it's good to be hated by the right people." - Johnny Cash
"You're going to die one day, and none of this is going to matter. So enjoy yourself. Do something positive. Project some love. Make someone happy. Laugh a little bit. Appreciate the moment. And do your work." - Naval Ravikant
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on why the House has no choice but to Impeach Joe Biden. Now every Democrat up for election will now have to face questions about Hunter Biden.
- Reports say the Pentagon misled Congress about bases in Africa. What else could they be lying about?
- On a related note: VDH on the historical lessons of Imperialism in history.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Hope you enjoy today's offering; politics, Covid, and pro football - enjoy! Lions, and tigers, and bears - oh my! Remember if anything made you think or smile please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope resonate with you.
"An outsider might assume that we journalists spend most of our time competing with people from other networks. In actuality, we spend most of our energy competing against colleagues." - Dan Harris
"The best place to store food is in the belly of a friend." - African proverb
"The most courageous decision you can make each day is to be in a good mood." - Voltaire
"Sometimes Party loyalty asks too much." - John F. Kennedy
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The Daily Coach on Bullets vs Cannonballs
- Slate (of all places) looks at book banning and seemingly comes out in favor in this case. Normally anti-book banning out of principle but people who want to talk to kids about sex bring out a violent reaction (which book banners never seem to do)
- Get some exercise! Move!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- At the end of this NFL season Troy Aikman and Joe Buck will have been together 22-years. That's longer than John Madden and Pat Summerall - which somehow makes me feel old.
- Are Emergency Powers a test to see what Americans will put up with? Always has been. First it was interning Japanese citizens into camps, then the Patriot Act, then the Covid lockdowns. Hopefully Americans have had enough.
- Matt Taibbi on how the State has used the Patriot Act to expand its powers.
- Judge gives win to Oregon State and Washington State in Pac 12 case.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
With Aaron Rodgers getting hurt in the first series against Buffalo - I was feeling pretty good about my Jets under 9.5 wins season bet only to wake up to find that Buffalo lost in overtime. Please remember that and Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Do one thing today that makes tomorrow easier." - Shane Parrish
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln
"We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training." - Archilochus
"If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of your day." - William McRaven
Monday, September 11, 2023
The Russia House
Copywrite 1989. Think on that.
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share,
- VDH on the Frightened Left. What goes around, comes around.
- Disney and Spectrum come to an agreement in time for tonight's Monday Night Football. My hunch is that Disney blinked and couldn't risk losing the revenue from a single MNF game.
- The Free Press on the government and censorship. Today's must read.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Nike permanently closed iconic Portland store because of "theft and safety" issues. Hard not to laugh at the irony,
- Florida State professor fired after it was found he was faking data about racism. Hard not to laugh but I'm sure Harvard would still hire him.
- Reminder not to sleep on RFK Jr.
- Jonathan Turley on New Mexico's anti second amendment governor. This should also be noted: New Mexico sheriff refuses to enforce Governor's order calling it unconstitutional. Impeach!
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is September 11th and it just feels off. Is the Administration intentionally playing down the date because it would just bring up questions about the horrible abandonment of Afghanistan? Or is it more nefarious? Just feels off.
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"'What am I continuing to do myself that I'm not good at?' Improve it, eliminate it, or delegate it." - Tim Ferriss
"Because a dream is something you fantasize about that will probably never happen. A goal is something you set a plan for, work toward, and achieve." - Triple H
"Better living through chemistry still requires better living." - Andrew Huberman
"We hang petty thieves and appoint the grand ones to public office." - Aesop
Sunday, September 10, 2023
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Lithium deposit found at US discovery may be largest in the world. Reminder that Tesla's Gigafactory making batteries is in Nevada.
- Going to use this map for any international travel. Where the hell is Ireland?
- Pfizer's contract - they knew all along. So did the government.
- Interesting: Spectrum now arranging free Fubo trials for customers missing ESPN and ABC. Sure sign that Spectrum will not
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Not going to lie - excited for New England's opening day and their honoring Tom Brady today. Please Subscribe (thank you to all who have), hit the Like button, or share the Link. Go Pats!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting story about the morning of September 11th. Long but well worth the read.
- Morgan Housel on Respect and Admiration
- From the archives but still some of my favorite art.
- Lead reviewer of mask study says Fauci doesn't make any sense. Fauci should be in jail.
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise." - Ted Turner
"You should never publicly criticize anyone or anything unless its a matter of morals or ethics." - Jane McGonigal
"Any useful statement about the future should at first seem ridiculous." - Jim Dator
"When it comes to the future, it's far more important to be imaginative than to be right." - Alvin Toffler
Saturday, September 09, 2023
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Sorry not sorry but I'll be spending the better part of the next two days watching football. My favorite part of fall. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. My bookie thanks you!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting look at the standoff between Disney and Spectrum. Think Disney has badly overpaid their hand.
- Tyler Cowen on if Bach is the greatest achiever in history.
- Interesting profile of Steve Sarkisian in the eve of the Alabama v Texas showdown
- The Free Press: Are NFL running backs the new face of the American labor movement? Not sure the threat of a strike by NFL RB's really scares anyone. There are plenty more who would love the chance of a $1.8 average salary.
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"People who are brutally honest generally enjoy the brutality more than the honesty." - Richard Needham
"The game of life is the game of everlasting learning. At least it is if you want to win." - Charlie Munger
"We are in the midst of a momentous event in the evolution of human consciousness, but they won't be talking about it in the news tonight."- Eckhart Tolle
"Recent studies suggest meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease, boost the brain's resiliance in the face of suffering, and promote healthier aging." - Dan Harris
Friday, September 08, 2023
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on Laurence Tribe being the poster boy of the illegal Left.
- Dan Wetzel on how the Coach Prime recruiting effect is very real.
- The world is improving for everybody. From a couple years ago but new to me,
- Interesting: Oregon State and Washington State sue the Pac 12.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Sorry for the later posting. Spent the day playing golf and having a blast down the Cape yesterday. Most of my thoughts and observations are football related because last night was opening night and currently reading Mike Lombardi's Football Done Right and really enjoying it. Please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks!
Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
"Joe Biden has about 17 months left as an elected politician - if he is lucky." - Victor Davis Hanson
"There's no point in going to a motivational seminar if you're not going to take any next steps." - James Fadiman
"Sparta, Rome, the knights of Europe, the samurai... worshipped strength. Because it is strength that makes all other values possible." - Bruce Lee
"Anything more than 5 reps is bodybuilding." - Pavel Tsatsouline
Thursday, September 07, 2023
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