Monday, March 31, 2025
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- From the archives: What information do you need to change your mind?
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The men's basketball Final Four is set for next weekend but so is the men's Frozen Four featuring Penn State, BU, Western Michigan and defending champ Denver who was the last team in defeating BC 3-1 last night. The final goal came on an empty netter and it was a nailbiter.
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Sunday, March 30, 2025
Henry V
Have a review of the new Dan Jones book Henry V up on Substack.
It's true that Henry V did lead English troops against the French at Agincourt. But it is bothersome that he may be best known for the speech Shakespeare invented about leading his army into battle that day. Many know Kenneth Branagh's version.
What he historically actually may have said was simply, "Fellas, let's go."
Read the whole thing.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- From the archives: 55 movies with a 99 score on Rotten Tomatoes. I've only seen 8 of the movies so I have some work to do.
- Peter Attia on the new federal dietary guidelines. "Recommendations to limit meat and eggs are overly simplistic and misleading." Solution - make Al Michaels the spokesman.
- "All for One and One for All." Food for thought though I'd argue the phrase "Think globally - act locally" my be the more apt saying.
- The squared circle - a simple symbol filled with secrets. Many may also recognize this symbol as the basis of much of Harry Potter lore.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
In an all-stock transaction xAI acquires the platform X. The transaction places xAI's value at $80 billion and X's at $33 million ($45 billion minus $12 billion in debt). Total 3-D chess move by Elon Musk. I had always assumed that xAI was just a function of X but it was a separate company all along. X also serves as the perfect marketing vehicle for xAI. What's next xAI to become the answer to Siri for T-Mobile or Tesla branded cell phones?
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Saturday, March 29, 2025
More Linky Links
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- How much a case of beer costs in each state. New you can use!
- Rachael Zegler got a social media handler - Gina Carano got fired. I'm on Team Carano 100%.
- 7 Keys to not being poor any more. Most of them are common sense but often people need to hear them.
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Linky Links
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- Mississippi eliminates income tax. This is the way!
- VDH: From profanity-chic to terrorist-porn.
- I actually never realize Jonathon Turley was once a Democrat. This new shift is turning a lot of people away. (HT Cultural Offering)
- The stress-energy tensor explained. I've read-read it but still don't fully comprehend but that's OK - it makes watching an ocean wave all the more miraculous when you realize how difficult it is just to describe a single molecule of water - never mind the entire wave. EDIT: Part II has been published. BTW - like the term "potential energy field" instead of spacetime.
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Honestly don't know whether to cheer that the Trump Administration and DOGE keep uncovering waste and fraud in government spending or cry that all this theft (because that's what it was) was going on in the first place. Thanks God it's finally happening though.
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Friday, March 28, 2025
Linky Links
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- How the AMA screws doctors. Interesting read - I would like to see MAHA lead back to smaller doctor practices.
- From the archives: Elements of Effective Thinking.
- VDH on the passing Signal psychodrama. (HT Cultural Offering)
- Speaking of Signal. Talk about conflicts of interest.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Think one of the things I detested most about the Signalgate story is the knowledge that certain politicians (you know who) would use this as fund raising chances and certain media outlets (you also know who) would use the story to drive viewers. This was never about striking the Houthis or how effective the plan was or wasn't.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Linky Links
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- Danielle Boelli on Epic Soundtracks. I agree with both Ecstasy of Gold and Last of the Mohegans but would also add the theme to The Godfather.
- Don Surber: Trump releases Crossfire Hurricane files.
- Interesting: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste. I'd buy recycled tires if it was helpful.
- CMD Salamander with a detailed look at Signalgate. I don't claim to be a military or communications expert but as a former Navy Information Systems Security officer he's walked the walk. I would argue that Occam's Razor is that Goldberg still lied. It reminds me that the media was scaring people by reporting a lion was on the lose on the streets of New York City. It turned out it was a raccoon. True both are mammals but a lion on the lose got more clicks. There was never any "war plans" - just as there was never any "lion."
Jeffrey Goldberg and the Fever Dream Group Chat
Are Trump Administration officials supposed to apologize for a group chat that may never have ever happened?
Have a new Substack post up discussing the issue.
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Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
George Carlin tried to warn us about the government and if you truly took the observations of Dave Chappelle and Louis CK to heart instead of just laughing at their comedy - you could have a pretty happy life. Many a truth is said in jest,
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Today's Executive Orders
President Trump signed a number of EO's today. Here's some of the highlights:
- President Trump signs an EO mandating one day voting for citizens with ID's only. Reminder: Some of the countries that requite ID's to vote.
- An EO to modernize the payment systems at the Treasury. Should have been done 20-25 years ago.
- A pardon for Devon Archer. Look for Archer to tell all soon on a podcast now that he has a pardon in hand that wasn't signed by autopen.
- An EO for the immediate release of the "Crossfire Hurricane" files (Russia Hoax) from the FBI. I hope all the names of elected officials or officials from the FBI or CIA are unredacted. We need to know who was responsible for the hoax.
None of these EO's are for Trump's benefit either - they are for the benefit of the American people.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Some interesting thoughts on how to improve the US military Navy.
- Should NPR refuse to take federal funds? Is this the new "you can't fire me I quit?"
- Could accomplishments at NASA be one of Trump's biggest legacies? JFK is remember as the President who said we'd go to the moon - could Trump be remembered by history as the one who said we'd go to Mars?
- On the other side of the debate: Are we spending too much on the military? I'd argue the opposite is true - that if you want peace you prepare for war and that much of the world is safe from bullying because of our military might.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Normally I skip over any story about insomnia and how to deal with it because I feel that doesn't have anything to do with me. This coming from the same guy who had to get out of bed at 2:45 AM because I couldn't get back to sleep.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Nothing Compares 2 U - Chris Cornell
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- It does make common sense. I too would be interested in hearing any rational argument why it doesn't
- Paper squares and prison bars. The difference between a "good" kid and a "bad" kid is that the good kid often never got caught.
- Is RFK Jr. going to ban Big Pharma ads on TV?
- VDH: California and its collapsing blue-state Democrat model.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Shortly after LSD has discovered the US government through the CIA thought it could be used to end worldwide communism through brainwashing our Cold War enemies. These days microdosing is all the rage in places like Silicon Valley - so in a way that prophesy has come true but it has come true from high tech and free trade instead of brainwashing and subterfuge.
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Monday, March 24, 2025
More Linky Links
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- Have humans reached peak brain power? (Via)
- The Photoelectric Effect explained. Reminder that Einstein received his Nobel Prize for being the first to explain this (not E=MC2).
- From the archives: The Most Respectful Interpretation.
- Honest and fair elections. It's way past time to act on something I think most thought were "fair and balanced" to begin with but experience has taught us otherwise.
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- I have the sense of humor of a 12-year old boy.
- Don't care your politics - this is funny. And you know you stared and watched it at least twice.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- From the archives: David Deutsch - chemical scum that dreamed of distant quasars.
- Was not aware of the tentacles of the Paul Weiss law firm. Think there's even more to the story here.
- Life Skills 101: Our schools need a program that teaches success. Food for thought.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
New doctors must take the Hippocratic oath to first do no harm while federal officials are sworn to uphold the laws of the Constitution. Yet breaking of these oaths has gone largely unpunished. I say its time to make these oaths mean something again. Anyone who breaks one of these oaths should have to face the same charges as they would for perjury because that's what they're doing.
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Sunday, March 23, 2025
More Linky Links
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- Why Elon Musk and DOGE must act fast.
- The Left won't let Gavin Newsom forget his woke past.
- Dr. Robert Malone - the Climate Scam is over. It was a scam all along. "It is nature not man that holds the wheel."
- AJ Jacobs: The future of entertainment (maybe). It's something I think we've all thought about.
Henry V at Agincourt
"Yet of all reported versions of Henry's speech at Agincourt there is one that speaks most clearly to the simplicity of the situation, the apparent state of Henry's mind, and the severe public image he has tried to project since the day of his coronation. The army, for all that the men are weak, hungry, wet, cold, and tired, is prepared to fight. The troops are lined up as well as they can be. Henry has shown his men over and over again what he expects from them, and has tried to instill in them his own belief that God wants them to defeat the French. So the time for grand standing is over. One London chronicler gives Henry the briefest but most believable three-word speech as he sends his men into the fight.
"Fellas," he says, "let's go."...
That henry has inspired his small and weak army to overcome the larger, fresher, more confident, and more glamourous French one is not just the basis for a dramatic legend: it is military fact." - Dan Jones Henry V
Linky Links
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- The world's 50 most valuable brands.
- Waiting for the Chainsaw. If DOGE had a fan club I'd be charter member.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Did not comment of the "story" of the DoD taking down Jackie Robinson's page because it was clearly a mistake. Jackie Robinson was an American hero and this was clearly a mistake that was soon rectified. Our history is our history - good or bad. Besides how many were actually aware there was a DoD page on Jackie Robinson to begin with?
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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Happiness
How to be happy is one of the most asked questions in life.
Feel free to share the post. Everyone should try to be happy!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share,
- Donating blood is good for you. (HT Tim Ferriss)
- Illegal immigrant released by Biden administration charged with killing Georgia grandmother.
- Taiwan signs $44 billion deal to purchase LNG from Alaska. They saw how the partnership with the US brings US military protection from Russia and they want the same against China.
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Reminder - nobody cares about how you're doing in your March Madness brackets. If they feign interest its only because they want to speak about their own. It's as boring to most as talk about your fantasy football team.
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Sime Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
Linky Links
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- The taking down of the Department of Education. "The Department will to continue to administration Pell Grants, Title I funding, and resources for children with disabilities and special needs."
- VDH: The Left knew they were lying to us all along. They destroyed trust in the process.
- Did acting head of Social Security Michelle King quit before she was fired? A report by DOGE found over $72 billion is fraudulent checks being cut by Social Security begging the questions - what did Michelle King know and when did she know it?
- Three cheers for the third places. Used to call these places remote offices - whether it be independent coffee shops (not a fan of Starbucks), my gym with free Wi-Fi, certain cigar bars, or others. Big fan.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Is it just me or could Elon Musk automate almost everything at the Boring Company using his Optimus robots to run his boring machines. Only planning would only really need to be done by humans. He could say he's doing this as a trial run for building on Mars and everyone would be fine with that. Just saying.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Linky Links
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- Glenn Reynolds: Trump and the lower courts. Agree - the time for 3 judge District Courts has come.
- Daily Coach - People don't follow perfection: they follow authenticity.
- First revelation from JFK assassination files is a 15 page memo from Arthur Schlessinger that the CIA had become a "state within a state." Why was this a redacted file that needed to be hidden?
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Change is tough and don't feel I can say it enough but the Democratic Party has forced me to change my party affiliation from "D" to "I" by moving further and further to the Left on issues. The Dems used to be the party of the blue collar working man but now they are the party of fringe issues. Don't trust them on what they say - watch what they do and if you're honest with yourself you'll be fed up and change too. And resent them all the more for making you be the one who has to change party affiliation.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Start your engines would be a great slogan for America!
- The JFK assassination files have been released. Being honest - not going to go through them but know some enthusiasts out there will be pouring over them.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The stranded NASA/Boeing astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore along with Crew Nine Commander Nick Hague and Russian astronaut Aleksandr Gorbonov successfully splashed down near Tallahassee, Florida yesterday. The rescue mission brought political prisoners Williams and Wilmore back to the US after being stranded at the ISS for 9-months. Political prisoners is the correct term for what they were. Wonder if any legacy media uses it.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
More Linky Links
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- Reminder - the Masters is coming in April.
- VA to phase put gender dysphoria treatment. All savings from this change to go to helping paralyzed veterans and amputees.
- From the archives: Tim Ferriss' rules for success.
No One is to Blame - Howard Jones
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- How to file your own FOIA request.
- Makes me wonder if David Goggins has one of the biggest sections of the brain ever.
- Don't care your political affiliation - this was well played.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The day after Saint Patrick's Day is a lot like the day after Christmas. On the day after Christmas all the Christmas carols suddenly stop and same thing with Irish music on the day after St. Paddy's day. The difference is you'll hear Irish tunes sprinkled in during the rest of the year but not so much with Christmas songs. Christmas songs make up for it though by being played incessantly for a full month before the holiday.
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Monday, March 17, 2025
Ask Not
I used to think that phrase from JFK's Inaugural Address was the height of patriotism but as I've gotten older no longer agree. What part of liberty does doing things for the government entail? What part of capitalism?
If you think about it the "Ask Not" quote easily could be a slogan for the Chinese Communist Party. Almost fits like a glove.
Linky Links
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- Interesting: How we spent our free time 1930-2024. Spoiler - we spend too much time online today.
- Excellent analysis of the US military's strikes on the Houthis.
- VDH: What are the Left's solutions for the problems they created?
- Europe is not ready for real war without help from the US. Analysis true!
Saint Cornelius of Ireland
Saint Patrick is remembered for driving the snakes out of Ireland. Saint Cornelius was said to have driven the squirrels out of Ireland. This "miracle" of Saint Cornelius later proved to be his undoing. During the Great Potato Famine starving Irishmen and women wished they had tasty squirrel meat to eat and they cursed Saint Cornelius for driving out the furry rodents. In response to this outrage - Pope Pius IX removed Cornelius from the roll of official Catholic Saints.
His traditional Feast Day was celebrated April1st.
Saint Patrick's Day Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Saint Patrick's Day used to be a big day for me. I'd even take the day off from work as I was probably up to shenanigans that day or the day before (probably both). Couple years ago I went on a pub crawl with some friends to at least five bars (that I remember) and ended at a place with a live band we liked. We had a designated driver so no inhibitions. Now I even have to remind myself to wear green. Getting old I guess.
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
More Linky Links
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- Rationalizations of immoral behavior are not justifications.
- San Francisco's mind-reading house startup. Think this sort of technology is the future but no doubt there's some better funded company somewhere much further ahead.
- Peter Attia with a reminder of the importance of sleep to brain health.
- From the archives: 7 tips on writing fiction from Ernest Hemingway.
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Linky Links
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- Brewing tea removes lead and other toxic metals from water. It's estimated 60% of the world drinks tea. Using a cellulose tea bag instead of cloth or nylon is the key. (HT Tim Ferriss)
- Tracking DOGE's efforts to shrink the federal government - February 2025 update.
- News that may have slipped under the radar. The NFLPA offered nearly half of its 150 employees a buyout and about 34 accepted it.
- The Democrat Party is now at just a 29% favorability. And they still haven't learned the first rules of holes.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is the final round of The Players Championship in golf. If someone notices me watching it on TV and tries to strike up a conversation I'll say that I'm just watching to see how Tiger is doing. That normally will kill the attempt (sometimes the jokes are just for me).
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Saint Patrick's Day Music
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Here are my Top 5 Songs for celebrating Saint Patrick's Day (because Oh Danny Boy is shite).
2. If I Should Fall From Grace with God - The Pogues
3. Four Green Fields - Makem & Clancy
4. The Foggy Dew - Sinead O'Connor and the Chieftains
5. I'm Shipping Up to Boston - Dropkick Murphy's
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- Douglas Murray on the new woke Snow White.
- The last decade of Liberalism in 25 quotes. Ted Nugent once said, "You have to let the stupid people talk so we know who the stupid people are."
- Plastics in our food. (HT Tim Ferriss)
- Mass curves spacetime - curvature accelerates mass. Had to read the article over and again and still not sure if I understand. Ain't physics fun?
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Still say that the Ides of March wouldn't have become a thing if Vorenus just stuck by Julius Caesar's side in the Roman Senate as he was instructed. Anyway - happy Ides of March.
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Friday, March 14, 2025
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The end is nigh for Ukraine. Well put.
- Lessons on Populism from France. Good primer on modern French politics. French politics have pretty much been a mess since before the Revolution.
- VDH: Is the jig up for elite higher education.
- Chuck Schumer caves on Continuing Resolution. His bluster was all a bluff. Someone must have gotten to him and said a government shutdown would be election suicide.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Patriots release longtime center and captain, David Andrews. This move surprised me as offensive line was a real weak spot for New England and felt that a healthy Andrews was one of the few bright spots. If he decides to continue his career - he'll look strange wearing another team's uniform. No matter what he decides - I wish him nothing but the best.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- Real but still funny. And I do want these hats.
Linky Links
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- Glenn Reynolds: The route continues, but be ready for the counterattack. Like Sherman's historic race to the sea - Trump is having a historic race through the federal bureaucracy.
- Bring back the draft (well sort of). Not a fan of a draft but can't fault the argument here.
- A DC court sanctions climate scientist Michael Mann and his lawyers for misconduct.
- Matt Taibbi's interview of FIRE's counsel Tyler Coward. Long but interesting read.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
What a difference in attitudes! The Philadelphia Eagles did not go to the White House in 2018 after many players said they would not go for political reasons and the Trump Administration cancelled the event. Now its reported that the Eagles "enthusiastically" accepted the invitation to be hosted on April 28th by the President. That change in attitude seems to be a good representation of the change in attitude of the country.
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Albert Einstein
As smart as Einstein was it makes me chuckle to remember that when Einstein graduated from our equivalent of high school - he finished second in his class. The name of the person who was valedictorian is lost to history but I couldn't help but think of someone back then saying something like, "Yeah Einstein was pretty smart in high school but you should have seen this other guy!"
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Linky Links
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- Ukraine agrees to a 30-day cease fire. Now the ball is in Russia's court. We live in interesting times.
- From the archives: Peter Attia on the epidemic of Martiomania. It's that time of year again!
- USAID official tells staffers "Shred and burn your documents."
- Douglas Murray wins lawsuit against The Observer. Good for him!
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
This news may have somewhat gone under the radar because of everything else going on at the White House and the world but Donald Trump says that the US is in talks with 4 groups over TikTok and the final decision is up to Trump. This story really doesn't affect me much as I refuse to use the platform or download the app but I am amused that it went from a China being banned in the US top story to now a back page story if that.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Some Memes You May Enjoy
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- Drinking moderate amounts of coffee can increase lifespans by 1.8 years. Coffee - is there anything it can't do?
- From the archives: This is the best time to be alive. Long read but good periodically to remind yourself to be grateful to be alive today.
- VDH: Trump's Democratic "Allies." They've yet to learn the first rule of holes.
- Is the UAE edging back into the Yemen conflict? All indications point to "YES"
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Every year I say this is the year when every week I hit at least one bucket of balls and play one round of golf per week only to fail miserably. Well - this is the year! (Unless its next year.)
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- All 50 states ranked from best to worst. Florida gets top makes in both the economy and education. Someone should do a ranking that includes Greenland and Alberta, Canada.
- From the archives: The case for reading fiction. Agree but it's even more important to read for pleasure.
- Excess savings and putting away what you don't spend. I was not a fan of the book Die with Zero and seems those recommending the book are all super wealthy. For myself I prefer the Edward Gibbon's quote, "I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes." (HT Steve Layman)
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Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
This quote from Paulo Coelho really struck me, "The reward for our work is not what we get, but who we become." The quote explains what and why I do what I do. The daily quotes, the jotting down miscellaneous thoughts and observations and the longer essays are really to help improve me as a person.
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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, March 09, 2025
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Hatching a Conspiracy Theory: A BIG investigation into eggs prices. Long but interesting read. Egg cartels are real.
- Peter Attia: A casual link between obesity and autoimmune disease. Bottom line - another scientific study showing the benefit of exercise and keeping your weight in check.
- The Death of Europe. "America's poorest state (Mississippi) is now richer than most European countries."
Henry V
Currently reading Dan Jones Henry V and enjoying it very much. Should be noted that the England Henry was born into had a population of about 2.3 million people which is about the size of modern Houston, Texas. Henry is not born a prince but simply the eldest son of a Duke.
The King is Richard II who started out humble but quickly became unhinged. "Following the Revenge Parliament - following the purge of the Appellants, Richard's approach to kingship, which has always tended towards the theatrical and capricious, now goes generally unchecked."
"Young Henry had to remain in England with Richard II who banished his father Henry Bolingbroke from the country. While the king while not mad is a dangerous person to know. There is astonishing caprice of a king who calls for God's judgement and then substitutes his own."
"Is this madness or melodrama? Narcissism or simple tyranny?" Whatever it is - it makes for good reading. At the point where Henry just became king and enjoying it very much.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Last night I had a steak dinner, went to dessert and drinks at Applebee's (don't judge me), then home to watch the Celtics beat the Lakers. It was a good night, Then I had to wake up to the clocks "springing forward" because of DST. Way to ruin a good time.
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Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Starship still not understood. Detailed look at SpaceX's Starship - and by detailed I mean detailed. (HT Borepatch)
- From the archives: Hunter S. Thompson on finding you purpose and living a meaningful life. A little wordy but good advice.
- MAHA!
- The X-37B spaceplane lands after helping to pave the way for "maneuver warfare." The X-37B could be the workhorse of the Space Force.
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!