Dear readers, I’ve had a lot on my mind but I’ve been sloppy enough with my time and energy that none of it has yet made it here. I’m working on a regular posting regimen that should mitigate this problem, as well as enable you to know what to expect when. (Longtime readers may recall … Read more
America’s Bicentennial is the first major news event I can remember well. Doubtless this was facilitated by my entire world turning red, white, and blue, but it was also aided by my grandfather’s sustained attention. A World War II veteran, Papaw was one of the most patriotic people I’ve ever known, and the Bicentennial was … Read more
Is the title of this post familiar? Did you hear it in your head in a parent’s voice, or grandparent’s voice? Maybe an aunt’s or uncle’s? If you’re at least third-generation Southerner, it’s a sure bet it, or an essentially identical sentiment (“we don’t discuss these things,” maybe?), has been part of your life. It’s … Read more
My second Facebook hiatus is over. The first one was a little more than two years. This one ended at about 14 months. I didn’t know it was a hiatus either time. My intent each time was to leave for good. Doubtless It is easier for me to be active on Facebook. But I must … Read more
McDonald’s has a new burger called the Big Arch, which is essentially a Big Mac on steroids. You can get the full description here, and I borrowed this (also linked) image from there too. It’s pitched as a limited-time-only premium burger. I’d guess it’s $8-9 as an a la carte item. It packs 1,020 calories. … Read more
We’ve had the same Amazon Echo for well over ten years, because I was part of the group to which it was available before widespread release. It’s always worked flawlessly, though a few years ago I had to secure the top control cover with a little super glue. But it won’t do the new, AI-driven … Read more
Shortly after Aaron got his first wristwatch—so, maybe age 7—he brought it to me asking about the scratches in the acrylic crystal. I said, more or less: “if your fingernail doesn’t stop in them when you drag it gently across them, then you can put a really small dab of toothpaste on the end of … Read more
The 2025 Precious Hearts Tour is underway. Watch for a post early next week. I love visiting my seldom-seen friends. It’s the purpose for the trip, and a high attainable nowhere else. But I cherish the time by myself in the car too. It’s valuable reset time, and though I won’t use the R-word, it … Read more
I was waiting for an online meeting to start a minute ago and a colleague asked how things were going. I said “oh, this time of year I just hook my chain on at the beginning of the day, go where it takes me, and unhook it at the end.” He nodded, laughed, and said … Read more
I’m not sure what to make of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s rancorous split with our esteemed president, nor his hasty about-face on a vote to release the Epstein files. I did spot this tidbit on the series of tubes, though: “President Trump has been consistently calling for transparency related to the Epstein files for years.” – … Read more