Monthly Archive: September 2022
POETS Day: Sir Walter Ralegh
I went with Sir Walter Ralegh because that’s the way he spelled it most commonly during the public period of his life and that’s the way it’s spelled in my 9th grade issued copy of The Norton Anthology of the English Language
Class, Behavior, and Just Dessert
“They don’t get to call themselves ‘middle class’ anymore!” is a conversation that shows up from time to time
11th Circuit Stays Much of Mar-a-Lago Search Docs Ruling
The 11th Circuit gave the DOJ most of what they wanted in a ruling that will stay part of a previous ruling on the Mar-a-Lago search warrant documents.
When Did Being A Jerk Become A Positive Character Trait?
I’d never heard of Alex Stein before June when I read reports he chased Rep. Dan Crenshaw around, calling him “Eyepatch McCain,” a reference to the injury Crenshaw suffered in Afghanistan, where he lost...
Video Throughput: 21 Spaceships And The Rule Of Cool
In this video, I rank 21 spaceships by not only scientific accuracy but how closely they adhere to the Rule of Cool.
New York AG Letitia James Sues Donald Trump and Children
Alleging decades of fraud and fiscal malfeasants, New York AG Letitia James announced a civil suit against former President Donald Trump and members of his family.
Never Let a Crisis Go To Waste
We need to resist this cynical expansion of a problem into an existential crisis for the purpose of increasing government’s involvement in daily life.
From Mariam Khan: VIDEO: Adnan Syed walks out of court a free man.
Adnan Syed’s conviction has been overturned.
10 Seconds With The Queen
In all, I was only beside the Queen’s coffin for about 10 seconds, but it was 10 seconds that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Sunday Morning! “Longing Lasts Longer” by Penny Arcade
It’s not about “nostalgia” for a “lost time”… in her performances and stories, Penny Arcade talks about longing for a way of living life to the hilt.
DOJ Appeal To 11th Circuit on Mar-a-Lago Docs: Read It For Yourself
The DOJ has appealed to the 11th Circuit after its request for a “carve out” of classified documents removed by search warrant from Mar-a-Lago for review by a special master was denied.
Sunday Morning Sunday Shows Coming Down
I’ve completely cut Sunday shows out of the rotation and Sunday morning has been fully reclaimed as mine. And I’m not alone…
Saturday Morning Gaming: Dungeon Fighter (the board game)
Do you like playing board games?
Do you like playing quarters?
Do I have good news for you!