Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Life Advice from Marcus Aurelius

Linky Links

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

- Broncos head coach Sean Payton reportedly considered Bill Belichick a temporary takeover as head coach. A convoluted plan to get Belichick the 15 more wins he needs.

- Wall Street on SpaceX.

- Wait - a Chinese company owns Volvo but many Volvo cars are made in SC - so that's OK? I'm not looking at Volvo the same ever again.

- The US is failing its own NATO talking point.

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

The Trump Administration is done trying to deal with the Iranian regime with President Trump calling them "scum." Think we just stopped short of calling for outright regime change or launching an 800 number "send us targets" for Iranian citizens to call so we can plan bombings.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Excellent PSA

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Johnny Appleseed - Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros

The Americans: The Colonial Experience - Daniel Boorstin


"Governments, like clocks, go from the motion men give them; and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them they are ruined too. Wherefore governments rather depend upon men, than men upon governments. Let men be good, and the government cannot be bad; if it be ill, they will cure it. But, if men be bad, let the government be never so good, they will endeavor to warp and spoil it to their turn." - William Penn

Linky Links

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

- Federal Reserve working paper suggest Biden illegal immigrant wave drove up home prices 30%. Thought that Fed high interest rates depressed the housing market? How does this effect the housing market going forward? Especially if interest rates drop as expected?

- Kevin Kelly: Quiet My Exoself. Every person could be a potential Ironman.

- Springtime for Platner Ends. Golf clap for headline but allegations are horrific.

- The Last Stand and the Rockstar of American Literature. Admit that I've been put off by the casual racism of Jack London but maybe I should give him another chance.

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

The USMNT lost to Belgium 4-1 last night. Today President Trump may hit Belgium with a 100% tariff - or he should. It would be a popular move right now.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Great Story from Neil Gaiman

Monday, July 06, 2026

Too Sweet - Hozier

Gratitude

Linky Links

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

- Jonathan Turley on the fall of PA Governor Josh Shapiro. The truth never mind 2028 - Shapiro had to turn radical just to have a hope of remaining governor of PA after the sharp turn of the "new" Democratic (Socialist) Party.

- Fact about Old Ironsides that's worth remembering.

- America's answer to global warming. 

- This was cool.

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Went to bed last night with England leading Mexico 2-1 and the English went to hold on 3-2, The USMNT team plays tonight - with Balogun. Think I've officially watched more soccer this year than baseball. Not sure if that's because I've become caught up in the Cup being in the US or that the Red Sox are so bad this year. Either way MLB should be worried they are losing views like me.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Life Advice from Joe Rogan


Sunday, July 05, 2026

Almost Forgot - Happy National Bikini Day

The Killing Moon - Echo and the Bunnymen

 

This was considered new wave when I was young but now it's probably considered a lost classic.

Linky Links

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

- Matt Ridley on the most important thing to happen in 1776. Being English I'm not surprised he picked James Watt's steam engine but he does have a point.

- Great lawn for the 4th of July. How about a great lawn year round!

- DataRepublican: On the History Jefferson warned us not to forget

- Classic comedy bit.

No More Lings - Schoolhouse Rock

Sunday Flotsam an Jesam

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

One of the benefits of the 4th falling on a Saturday is an extra long weekend for many with travel being spread out between yesterday, today and tomorrow. If you are traveling - hope you run into a minimum of traffic.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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The Size of the Universe

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Reminder

Reminder

Independence Day Linky Links

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

- The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Give it a read. Something you should do regularly.

- From the archives: The July 4th fight fiasco. A mostly forgotten piece of American history.

- America: The next 250 years.

- What Do We Owe Our Country?

Happy 4th of July

July 4th Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations on our nation's 250th birthday.

As we celebrate our country's 250th birthday this weekend please remember that July is also American beer month and commemorate appropriately. My choice will be Sam Adams Summer Ale. Enjoy!

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EDIT: Link should be fixed and post edited. Sorry I was otherwise occupied.

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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The Declaration of Independence

What happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Friday, July 03, 2026

The US and NATO

Linky Links

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

- DataRepublican - about those supposed USAID child deaths.

- You can restart a shipyard.

- 'Merica!

- GOP hardliners vow to blockade must-pass bills until voter ID is passed.

250 Years Ago

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Today is the official observance of the July 4th holiday for many and a day off from work. Many are also taking Monday off to create a really long weekend. There will be lot's of traveling and celebrating this weekend. Enjoy yourself but stay safe.

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Quotes for Today

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What is Science?

Thursday, July 02, 2026

More Linky Links

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

- Blackberry is no longer a phone company. It's become something much more valuable. Think self-driving cars and robots.

- US says it won't extend trade deals with Mexico and Canada.

- Jonathan Turley: Democratic politician denounces the Declaration of Independence.

- Glenn Reynolds: Ditching the Seventeenth (Amendment).

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- I feel seen.

- Heh Heh

- More soccer you say?

- Dr. Trump on TDS

Linky Links

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

- The secret engine powering Anthropic's growth. 

- CERN is powering down the Large Hadron Collider for upgrades. It will reopen in 2030.

- Many a truth is said in jest.

- Kevin Kelly: The Forever Book. An idea that will stick with you.

Naval Ravikant on How to Get Rich

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. Hate this trade but if it is a prelude to another move I can understand. Also if shows how little the rest of the NBA wanted to have Jaylen Brown in their locker room I'd like to know that story. Or did the Celtics get robbed? Right now a little shocked to be honest.

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Quotes for Today

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Start Small - But Start