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Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence for health reasons. He say's this is not retirement and I hope he's right. PTI just isn't the same without him. Get well soon.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Monday, November 02, 2026

Linky Links

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

- Russia's bloody two months of losing ground.

- Why the treasure accounting impairs Federal Reserve operational independence.

- Confidence isn't about having more, it's about calibrating the right amount.

- The coming replication revolution. The future of scientific quality control.

The Future Belongs to the Consistent

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Linky Links

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

- Who is actually at risk for CTE? I'm guessing I am.

- Poland belongs to the Poles. This is a big story.

- Jonathan Turley: The McRib is back - but what is a McRib? Now do the Filet-O-Fish. Coming soon the McLoobster.

- AI on business and jobs.

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Doesn't it seem that as Christmas retailing has expanded - first to Black Friday, then to before Thanksgiving, to now even before Halloween - that these other holidays have been greatly diminished? This was perhaps the weakest turnout for kids I can remember. And I' not alone.

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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.

Word for the Day

Sunday, November 01, 2026

Linky Links

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

- Anthropic isn't just a company, it's a payoff.

- The Ilhan Omar immigration case is bigger than we thought.

- The black box virus detector America needs. Scary stuff.

- Sometimes it hurts to ask.

Squish the Fish

College Football Thoughts

Another exciting Saturday and some college football stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

Was having these thoughts anyway and figured I'd just jot them down and post on Substack.

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

The change to Daylight Savings got me today. I didn't wake up thinking it was the wrong hour - I woke up thinking it was the wrong day and started putting the trash out. Doesn't change the fact I got a full 8 hours of sleep after watching UNC almost pull off the huge upset over Miami last night.

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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.

Reminder

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Way of the Warrior Kid - Cool

Good Advice

Linky Links

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

- Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving in January for job outside college football. Wat's the new job?

- From the archives: Henry Miller's 11 commandments of writing.

- Some FUD on AI. Are FUD stories about AI bringing doom joined stories about murder hornets and quicksand?

- Noah Smith on the passing of Patrick Stewart. And the importance of Star Trek: TNG.

Halloween Flotsam and Jetsam

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

When my kids were younger - my wife would go with some neighborhood moms and the kids around the neighborhood for trick or treating (while the moms enjoyed some wine). My job was to stay home and pass out candy (with one eye on whatever game was on TV). Sort of nostalgic for those days.

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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.

Happy Halloween

Friday, October 30, 2026

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Ain't that the truth.

- That time of year

- Reminder

- And the stars.

Linky Links

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

- Marvel remember the passing of Patrick Stewart. No mention of Captain Pickard role (understandable).

- Of all Elon Musk's companies - Neuralink is often the most overlooked. But may prove to be the most consequential.

- How can Liberals effectively govern a country and a people that they hate? When people tell you who they are - believe them.

- DoorDash acquires InstaCart for $17 billion.

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

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

Yesterday was the 5-year anniversary of the death of Ernie Johnson's son. He says that anniversary had no role in his decision to step away from Inside the NBA but how could it not?

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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.

Now That's Scary

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Linky Links

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

- Entropy - a subject I find interesting. As an aside - Instant Entropy would be a good name for a demolition company.

- Is Tesla still a growth stock?

- Wouldn't put it past him.

- VDH: Why do they despise Musk?

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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.