Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

What day is it? I have a new Hump Day post and if I have to have a camel's voice stuck in my head this early in the morning - well misery loves company.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

This Velma Costume Remains One of My Halloween Favorites

Just a couple of things I can't get out of my head.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- NATO needs an emergency summit on this. He's not wrong.

- A little Halloween humor.

- Databricks and the future of the firm. Lakehouse to Lakebase to agents.

- Tariffs trump Obama.

Reminder Halloween is Coming


Although perhaps Kamala is the new ironic outfit.

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post upon Substack.

Today's offering a little late as I stayed up to watch the Cowboys roll over the Eagles on Monday Night Football (or MNF as the cool kids are abbreviating it). Think this all started with Saturday Night changing their name to SNL back in the day.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Why It May Be So Hard to Change

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- When Elon Musk (and Starlink) saved Ukraine. How long does an emergency fix supposed to go on?

- Walter Koenig, Chekov on Star Trek, dies at 90.

- This actually explain a lot.

- Elon Musk just delivered spectacular news for SpaceX stock investors.

Octoberfest - the Devil's Wheel

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today's offering is politics and link free! Know that doesn't always sit well with some but that's just just the way it happens sometimes. These are organic thoughts after all.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

The 2026 Federal Budget


This should be taught in school. This money comes from taxpayers and just doesn't magically appear as some are led to believe. (Via)

Sunday, October 25, 2026

College Football Thoughts

Some college football observations after another crazy Saturday of action.

Was having these thoughts anyway so thought why not jot them down and post up on Substack.

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Jonathan Turley on Jury Nullification.

- France is an early battle for Western Civilization. He's not wrong.

- How the Elizabeth Holmes doc "You Can See Everything" is deceiving you. Interesting perspective.

- The best time ever to be 5-years old.

Gas Prices By State

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Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Enjoy this offering in which I wonder if there are adult Trump Accounts? Would they be an employer with matching 401k funds? A discounted employee stock purchase plan? Or as simple as Christmas bonuses? Inquiring minds want to know.

As always - please Subscribe, hit the Like button, or share the Link. Thanks and good day for apple picking in New England as the Pats already played on Thursday.

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

33 of the 34 Most Dangerous Cities in US have Democratic Mayors

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Things I've Learned

Try to learn something new every day. Many of these things may be new to you (or maybe not) and perhaps if you just take one (hopefully more) to heart - they may improve your life.

Hope you found these of value. Peace!

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Glenn Reynolds: The Coming Revolution. Scary stuff.

- Graph of the day.

- From the archives: 12 books Elon Musk says changed his life.

- Can you fix the US federal deficit and debt?

On the Day in 1983

Via US Marine Corp.

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

While you watch your college football games today remember the NFL front offices and the fans of both the Steelers and Saints are hoping Paris doesn't get burned to the ground and their game tomorrow morning comes off without a hitch. All for a buck. Can almost picture Roger Goodell saying, "Are you not entertained?"

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

This is the Best Time Ever to Be Alive

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Are synthetic diamonds about to become a fraction of "real" ones?

- Notre Dame still getting flack for a weak schedule. Remember both Indiana and USC begged off already scheduled games.

- You can't have capitalism without freedom. To support one is to support the other.

- On Tesla's future business.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Still love this.

- A little Halloween humor.

- Heh Heh

- Sadly true.

Mount Washington from Danville Vermont

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Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

To get this out of the way - yes I did watch the Bears beat the Pats 30-24. I held out hope until about 1:30 left in the game when Chicago went up by 9 points. One team had to lose and last night was New England's turn.

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Quotes of the Day

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Robin Hood and Taxes

Thursday, October 22, 2026

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Matt Ridley: Can we make photosynthesis more efficient?

- Acting icon Tom Skerritt passes aged 93. He lived a full life.

- Interesting - Miami as an independent? In the Big 10 or SEC? Perhaps starting a league with Notre Dame?

- USAF aims high by looking back.

Go Pats!

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Kevin Kelly: Most improbable agent of you. Does make a lot of sense.

- Elon Musk will have his revenge on Democrats.

- Interesting theory on Musk's strategy. Makes sense.

- 10 lessons for living a better life.

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The Patriots play the Bears tonight on Thursday Night Football. Make sure you get your fantasy football lineups in - it would be a shame to leave either Drake Maye or Caleb Williams on the bench. Oh and make sure you have plenty of beer for the game (note to self).

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Some IT Humor