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I wanted to write a quick note about the tragic loss of Robin Williams. His death will most probably be ruled a suicide. And I expect ( and in some of the worst corners of the internet-we are already seeing) the holier than thou brigades are already spouting venom-not understanding
Continue readingOnce again I have to apologize for the lack of posting. The S.O. and I went on a marvelous trip to Austria. And now we are back. And work got, even more, suckier in the interval. So, pix to follow-and now I ask for appeals to save me from flag
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While I was back in the land of the free and the home of the stupid and overweight, I had a chance to stumble into Barnes and Noble. This was ostensibly for the purpose of purchasing a study guide for the examination I have to take later this year, but that
Continue readingIt is crunch time on my courses right now. Plus. I am playing the popular game, “What will next year’s budget be?”. So go read this outstanding article by James Fallows instead.
Continue readingSitting in the lounge at Denver International-waiting to make the jump back across the Atlantic. If you have not seen any of the latest Weird Al videos, you are missing a treat. Here is his send-up of Happy: Funny isn’t it? Have a great weekend, see you on the other
Continue readingNothing like coming back to the land of the free, home of the stupid. I remain just furious every time I see someone come out in support of this incredibly ridiculous idea. The proposal’s chief backer, venture capitalist Timothy Draper, argues that with six states instead of one, government would be
Continue readingThere just are not enough hours in the day sometimes. Leaving this week for business and to visit my father in the USA. Sitting here in the lounge contemplating the long jump across the Atlantic and then a cramped ride in a DeHavilland Dash 8 to my Dad’s place. The shoot-down
Continue readingThis appeared at Phib’s place a week ago. It is so good and so much a commentary on what is wrong with my once beloved Navy, I had to post it here in its entirety. It’s worth a read-especially where it calls out the survivors of the Uncle Vern’s purges during the last
Continue readingOn the trip over to Normandy-I had forgotten to charge my I-Pad. So I grabbed a book from the shelf to read on the train. Boy am I glad I did. It was an honor to re-immerse myself in this book. Schlesinger, a life long liberal, was also an outstanding
Continue readingSpent the last five days in France. It was outstanding-especially as we went to visit the Normandy Beaches. Pix to follow over the next few days. So here is where I spent my 4th-no fireworks, but a lot of sincere feeling for the folks who can never leave this place:
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