Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Americans: The Colonial Experience - Daniel Boorstin
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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Monday, July 06, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, July 05, 2026
The Killing Moon - Echo and the Bunnymen
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
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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Saturday, July 04, 2026
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.
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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Friday, July 03, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- DataRepublican - about those supposed USAID child deaths.
- 'Merica!
- GOP hardliners vow to blockade must-pass bills until voter ID is passed.
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
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
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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.
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.
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
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Commas and the Declaration of Independence.
- From the archives: The Buffett formula - going to be smarter than wen you woke up.
- It's a heat wave, a tropical heat wave (and people are dying in Europe).
- Matt Ridley: We're using the wrong pronouns for AI. Ridley makes a good point. Ultron and Jarvis we're the same even though they were both AI robots.
College Football Thoughts
Some Brendan Sorsby heavy offseason thoughts and observations. It may be hot out but the Brendan Sorsby story is cooling down.
Was having these anyway and figured may as well jot them down and put up on Substack.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes.
- Supreme Court strikes down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship.
- President Trump responds to Supreme Court ruling.
- Could a Jaylen Brown trade to Cavaliers result in LeBron James in Cleveland? But why not with the Celtics?
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is July 1st and 250 years ago America was in the process of finalizing the Declaration of Independence, during the Civil War the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, in modern times Wimbledon tennis has begun, and today is the first day of NBA free agency. Lots going on July 1st.
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
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Battle of Gettysburg
Today was the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
- Gettysburg day one. The bloodiest battle ever fought on US soil.
- General John Buford is an unsung hero of Gettysburg.
- Above photo via