College football is finally back but my thoughts about it have never stopped. Lots happening off the field and some on field action starting tomorrow.
Was having these thoughts anyway and figure may as well jot them down and post upon Substack.
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought thought I'd share.
- Rams owner Stan Kroenke enters agreement to buy Angels from Artie Moreno for record $4 billion.
- Kevin Kelly: The Fast Life of a Hot Atom. 20-years old but new to me.
- The cost of living in every US state, Keep wondering why I stay in Mass.
- SEC may not budge on former NFL players not being allow to play in league.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Presidents Putin and Xi have criticized the US and Israel's military actions in Iran. Ask yourself if you really want to be aligned with the views of Putin and Xi? Also ask yourself why some seem to be going out of their way to do so?
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Quotes for Today
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) in the Frame of Traumatic Experiences. Concept was new to me.
- Young people are correct to rethink Richard Nixon's legacy.
- SEC school leaders exploring extreme steps over LSU plan to sign former pro athletes. Maybe LSU could form a semi-pro league?
- UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond. There really was no outcry among Bruins fans as many thought the move was overdue.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The Supreme Court will allow President Trump to continue to build the White House Ballroom. Denying claims by some who wanted to stop construction. Would be interesting to see if any of these groups also donated to the Obama not a library or were able to take tax deductions on their tantrum.
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Quotes for Today
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Monday, August 31, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Glenn Reynolds: Goodbye Dolly. There's the famous buoy marking the furthest point south in the US and the statue of Dolly may come to represent the furthest point on Earth closest to Heaven.
- Jonathan Turley: Clyburn calls for packing the court with "bakers dozen" to flip cases.
- Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart talks to join EU. Although think it should be pointed out there's roughly 48 US cities with greater populations than Iceland - just saying.
- How the strategic petroleum reserve works. With the news out of Venezuela thought this was a good refresher.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is August 31st and tomorrow is the start of September. Where did the summer go? Seemed just yesterday I was debating whether to get a season pass to the beach and now I'm wondering if we still have another beach day or two left before it's too cold. Summer stands still for no man.
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
Things I've Learned
Hope some of these are new to you or at least you can find one you feel is important to know, remember, and embody.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Dolly Parton - a saint? Never thought of it that way but I've also never heard of anyone who more closely matches the criteria.
- The Mount Rushmore of Nuclear. History everyone should be aware of.
- LSU poised to sign former NFL players after SEC agrees to comply with court order. Lane Kiffin really leaning into the black hat.
- John Deere's revenues boosted by datacenter construction. Orders are full for the rest of the year.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is cut down day in the NFL so don't be surprised to see a flurry of mostly 7th round draft picks traded for players as teams think "Better to get something in return for a player than nothing when he's cut." Don't get too excited by these trades as they're done mostly to build either depth or the practice squad.
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Quotes for Today
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Installation of the "Red Phone"
Today is the anniversary of the "red phone" which was installed in the White House and the Kremlin to enable better communication between the two nations in wake of the Cuban missile crisis. You have to wonder if it's been used since then? When's the last time it was tested? Do we know if it even still works or is necessary anymore?
Saturday, August 29, 2026
The Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams was elected, thirteen states to eleven. Adams had picked up all six states that had not been initially committed and became the first minority president in the nation's history.
...When Adams did appoint Clay to the state department, Jackson's supporters were predictably furious. John Randolph called it a corrupt bargain: 'the combination of the puritan with the blackleg.' Clay challenged Randolph to a duel. Both fired at each other, and fortunately both missed. Such was the presidential transition of 1825." - John Marshall: Definer of a Nation
And we think politics is divisive today!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Get government out of the graffiti business.
- Interesting aspect of Venezuela and the war in Iran I hadn't considered.
- Could Trump's Venezuela oil deal crush Democrats' midterm strategy?
- Secretary Bessent calls out Elizabeth Warren. A false display of knowledge from a false Indian? I'm shocked!
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is week zero in college football and I plan to be watching football most of the day. Unless I go to the beach. Which could happen.
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Live in the Present
Trying to be present in your every day life is the only way to find any happiness.
Worth trying to adopt at least one of these quotes.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Judge's order prohibits SEC from blocking athlete's return.
- Guns and ammo pricing - 1986 vs 2026.
- The cost of decoupling with China.
- Shamed to admit I did not know the story of the 400. I fully agree - this should be a major movie.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
College football's week 0 is finally upon us but as glad as I am to welcome real football back - I'm also saddened by the realization summer is almost over. You have to take your beach days when you can get them while they're still around.
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Quotes for Today
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Rocky Horror star Tim Curry found dead at 80. RIP.
- Should quarterbacks be jacked?
- Treasury takes action against violent far left terrorist organizations. Good!
- Matt Ridley: Famine is not an option. The miracles of trade and technology - progress!
Antifragile
As I read this it occurred to me that it equally could be applied to AI which, if you think about it, represent an LLM of all the books ever written. However, if you don't understand how a subject truly works just gives you at best a surface knowledge which in Taleb's words would probably make you fragile.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Haven't commented on the Jed York situation mostly because it just seems sordid. Besides what if he sought out prostitutes in East Palestine Ohio because he was subjected to power lines for too long?
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