Monday, September 21, 2026

More Linky Links

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

- Nice profile of Calvin Coolidge and the budget.

- Kevin Kelly: Predicting the Present.

- SpaceX Meets FedEx.

- Define "weapons," as in "weapons in space"... if you don't mind. Kinetic actions in space. An twice in one post the Boring Company in space gets mentioned.

He's Not Wrong

Media bias used to be disputed but now the corporate media doesn't even try to hide it.

Linky Links

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

- Jonathan Turley: Can the President ban disfavored media? Against censorship but if a media outlet knowingly spreads lies or edits interviews to distort the truth - they why should they be given access?

Many a truth is said in jest.

- This is cool. Makes you wonder if a Kraaken could be towed by an ocean liner and used not just to supply power but also clean drinking water. The excess power and water could be sold in any port they dock in.

- "Hottest Year Ever." He's not wrong.

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

The Buccaneers lost to the Browns yesterday 23-19 a week after the Chargers lost. Feel bad for the folks who reasoned no way San Diego LA goes 0-2 to start the season and picked the Chargers this week to beat the Raiders. Of course they lost. It was a reminder why I no longer do Survivor pools.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Happy 76th Birthday to Bill Murray

 

Sunday, September 20, 2026

College Football Thoughts

Some observations now that the week 3 games have been played. Hoddy "f*cking" Toddy to quote Trinidad Chambliss.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured may as well jot them down and place on Substack.

Go Pats!

Linky Links

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

- Russ Roberts: Rough Beast Rising. Interesting thought on worship.

- Lean something new every day: this is not surprising as breast milk is amazing. Knew it happened but not the mechanism.

- Terror's Excuse-Makers.

- California's "Billionaire Tax" is based on bad research. Pure craziness! (HT Steve Landry)

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Yesterday was a college football day and today an NFL one. The Steelers at New England is the game I'm most interested in and looking over the schedule it may even be the best matchup of he day. Although the Vikings vs Bears may be as good or better.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Linky Links

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

- Bill Belichick learned the hard way - the "Patriot way" doesn't work in college.

- Jesus Did Not... He also did not preach that priests should be celibate.

- The big holes in wearable heart rate variability and readiness scores.

- Michael Lombardi is now on Substack.

A Word Every Divorced Guy Should Know

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

With Alaska to the left and now Greenland to the right - the US has Canada surrounded. Just joking of course but it really does bring up the thought of what do we really need Canada for anymore? Just something to think about while we wait for the LSU-Ole Miss game to kick off tonight.

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Quotes for Today

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Now Do Time's Circulation Numbers


The magazine equivalent of saying "This household item may kill your family - stay tuned to find out right after the commercials."

Friday, September 18, 2026

Sympathy for the Devil (Live) -The Big Push

Linky Links

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

- The American Affordability Tracker. These numbers are scary.

- Protect College Sports Act crosses another major hurdle.

- Jonathan Turley: Princeton faculty reach perfect zero support for Republicans. Don't look at what people say - look at what they do.

- Sebastian Junger: Vets town hall.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- This is actually true!

- Canada in a nutshell.

- Socialism in a nutshell.

- Funny because it's true!

UNC Statement on the Football Investigation

May be wrong on this but it seems like an internal battle going on in Chapel Hill. Bill Belichick was hired without the administration's approval and this seems like a way for the administration to strike back. What is the HR department if not an extension of the administration? Please note that Mike Lombardi and Steve Belichick "resigned" and were not fired. Also the statement says the administration now considers the matter closed.

Well Mike Lombardi retained attorney Tom Mars and I'm guessing they are considering this far from closed. This may be just the first shots in the battle. Don't think this is just a Tar Heel matter either - this may be a canary in the coal mine battle for the control of the university itself. The sports programs or the university bureaucrats?

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

The nation's GDP grew at 5.1% and the economy is strong and the average American family is making more than ever. But because of high interest rates and inflation Americans feel they are paying way too much in mortgage or rent payments and the gas price at the pump continues to be an issue. The Republicans may be facing a surprising answer to the question - are you better off than you were 4-years ago? Things need to change.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Life Advice

Thursday, September 17, 2026

More Linky Links

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

- Inside the SEC's tangled legal battle with LSU and Lane Kiffin.

- How SpaceX streamlined the raptor engine.

- Can you hear us now

- Defending against massed drone attacks.

Carl Jung on How to Be Happy

Linky Links

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

- Jonathan Turley: Senator Rand Paul introduces Birthright Citizenship Amendment. He's not wrong but asking red states and blue states to have a serious debate at this time is expecting too much.

- US cities where your money buys the best quality of life in America.

- Fed approves interest rate hike - signals one more may be coming this year. This is the opposite of good for homeowners or people looking to buy or sell homes.

- Too small US Navy - cliff notes version.

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Tonight marks the return of NFL action on Thursday nights on Amazon Prime as the Bills open their new stadium vs the Detroit Lions. I know what I'll be watching. Originally got Amazon Prime for the free shipping (I hate shopping in person). Perhaps other streamers should follow suit? Subscribe to Netflix and get free Internet or ESPN and get a free subscription to The Athletic (free subscription to the NYT doesn't count - I'd prefer something of value).

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Quotes for Today

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Reminder - the Leopard Does Not Change Its Spots

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

College Football Thought

Some week three observations as the Protect College Sports Act passes it's first vote in the Senate and we await the LSU-Ole Miss showdown Saturday night.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured may as well just them down and post on Substack.

Heh Heh

Linky Links

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

- It's a great time to discover the genuine you.

- VDH: The fantasy house of Mark Carney.

- I'm going to pivot instead and say he should run for President. Print up those Mitch McConnell for President 2028 bumper stickers. They could even outsell the Voldemorte for President ironic ones.

- From the archives: Leadership lessons from 2,400 years ago.

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

It's quiet on the world news stage - the mid-terms, tariffs, Iran - everything. Too quiet. It's like all the news is waiting for Friday which has become the new news dump day for a completely different reason.

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Quotes for Today

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Intensity vs Consistency

Via

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Antifragile

"Authors, artists, and even philosophers are much better off having a vey small number of fanatics behind them than a large number of people who appreciate their work. The number of people who dislike the work don't count - there is no such thing as the opposite of not buying your book, or the equivalent of losing points in a soccer game, and this absence of negative domain for book sales provides the author with a measure of optionality."

This sounds a lot like Kevin Kelly's One Thousand True Fans. Not inferring one copying the other only that when multiple people tell you something is true - follow their advice!

Life Advice from Charlie Munger

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

KC beat Denver 31-10 last night on MNF and Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and a TD. He's going to be a big difference maker for the Chiefs this year. Meanwhile fans in Seattle say "Why can't we get a RB like that?"

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Quotes for Today

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They Shouldn't Call It the House of Representatives if they are Not Representative