Watched The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar last night. Had stayed away from it because just wasn't in the mood for a Wes Anderson film but honestly the thing about the cards made me curious. I'm glad it did because I found it delightful - and it's not a movie - its a short film (only 40 minutes in length). It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. Worth a watch.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- VDH: Why exactly did they destroy the border?
- Jonathan Turley: Mamdani and other people's money. "The greatest exodus since the Red Sea crossing."
- Steven Spielberg becomes latest billionaire to flee California. Well he is a well-known conservative - oh wait.
- NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap. Isaacman wants to fix the problem - not the blame but does not hide from taking responsibility.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Remember that Red Sox fan Stephen King used to call Terry Francona "Francoma" because he disagreed with some of the managers decisions. This was of course before Francona won his first World Series championship in 2004. Now many had been giving "cute" derisive nicknames to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. Wonder what these people think about their clever nicknames now?
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Quotes for Today
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
More Linky Links
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- The comparison between AOC and Marco Rubio is pretty stark. I really want AOC to run for President now just for the unintentional comedy of her debate appearances.
- How Carthage challenged Rome with economics.
- From the archives: Matt Ridley - Why global warning is good for us.
Team Owners, the MLBPA, and Common Sense
I enjoy reading about the early days about pro sports teams because the one thing all those teams had in common was gaining and keeping fans. That seems to be replaced these days by many owners caring more about franchise evaluations and luxury boxes.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Boeing defense HQ leaving VA to return to St. Louis. Every day it seems at least one company flees high tax blue states. You'd think at some point they'd learn the cause and effect at play here.
- From the archives: Pat Riley on the remarkable power of getting 1% better.
- Many a truth is said in jest.
- Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hersey of quietly relacing ingredients. Is there a patent on combining milk chocolate and peanut butter? If so Hersey's may be in violation of patent otherwise there may be a business opportunity to make original recipe peanut butter cups.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Gave a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Happy Lent to all that observe. Piece of history but the McDonald's Filet O' Fish was actually started in 1962 by a Cincinnati franchise whose customers where mainly Catholics who would not eat hamburgers on a Friday during Lent. That was really hurting business. Corporate saw the success the Filet O' Fish was having and it was added to the menu. The rest is history.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- China is killing the fish. And not in China either (you'd think they'd learn after their killed all the birds in their own country).
- From the archives: Letter from a self-made merchant to his son.
- New investigation launched into Epstein's 7,600 acre Zorro Ranch.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
While we wait for the US to (finally) bomb Iran - if we are honest with ourselves after the deaths of Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson we are also quietly waiting for the passing a third celebrity (because even though its debunked as a myth it still seems these deaths seem to happen in threes).
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Quotes for Today
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Linky Links
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= Time to explore why so many modern politicians are getting rich. And if found they profited from graft or fraud - tie a bag of rats to their head and toss them in the Potomac.
- From the archives: They really should make a movie about political trickster Dick Tuck.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
One of the great American actors Robert Duvall has passed away. Duvall had a distinctive look and style and could carry a movie as a leading man or steal the show in a bit part as he did in Apocalypse Now. Perhaps one of Duvall's secrets was he was the best version of an everyman portrayed on screen. He was an original and he will be missed.
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Monday, February 16, 2026
Robert Duvall (1931-2026)
Robert Duvall has passed away aged 95. He had a filmography like no other. He was a giant and an American original.
Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
Many have recommended the book Chaos but I need to get it off my chest that I was disappointed . Enjoyed author Tom O'Neill's appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast and the book was made into a Netflix documentary that was OK but the book? Meh.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Kentucky Ford battery factory to shutter at cost of 1,600 jobs. Anyone paying attention could tell you the EV market was soft at best and that government subsidiaries were going away. Still something needs to be done here to help these workers.
- From the archives: When the Catholic Church did not want to suffer a cat to live.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a thrilling finish. It was the first Daytona 500 victory for Reddick and team co-owner Michael Jordan. Like Jordan my attention was on the race and not the NBA All-Star game. But unlike Jordan I haven't paid any attention to the game or who won. Guessing he at least probably knows who won.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
When the NFL Championship was Almost Moved to Miami
The NFL's Championship almost went to warmer climates long before the Super Bowl was ever invented.
Way back in 1938 the NFL owners gathered to decide some important matters - including a response to a proposal from an American icon - Damon Runyan. Have a new post up on Substack how it almost happened.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The full text of Marco Rubio's Munich Security Conference speech.
- Meanwhile in Munich, Democrats pledge to return to wealth taxes and climate hysteria. Sometimes you need to let the stupid people talk so you know who the stupid people are.
- RIP Chatbox era (2023-2025). "No wonder software stocks are crashing."
- America's future leaders are learning to become grifters. The situation is becoming absurd.
Sunday Flotsam an Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is the NBA All-Star game and this event used to be a big deal to me but not any more. It used to be a simple East vs West affair and players actually cared who won. Now the format has changed so many times you can't keep up and many like me have stopped even trying. The NBA is no longer fan-tastic - that's for sure.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
More Linky Links
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- Making sense of the EPA's Endangerment rule. That the EPA is supposed to protect the environment is something you should remind the people of Palestine, Ohio.
- From the archives: The surprising path to life on Mars; first go underground.
- The importance of the capture of Maduro and the $20 billion credit swap.
Linky Links
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- The coming revolution down south. "Will Cuba be Libre soon, and if so what happens next?"
- Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest unwittingly reveal the severity of the US surveillance state. Admit I fell for the dog trick.
- Sports court rules disqualification of Ukrainian athlete justified.
- As strengths grow and erode. Good points.
Valentine's Day Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is Valentine's Day. Be sure to remember the day to your loved ones and do something nice for them. Forgetting Valentine's Day is right up there with forgetting your anniversary.
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Quotes for Today
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