We’re driving to Phoenix today, then to Sedona tomorrow for a few days. I’ll take the laptop, but it’s the first vacation we’ve had since last summer’s trip to Yosemite, so posting may be light.
Category Archives: General
Mike Rowe
…gives us something to stand for.
We’ll probably go.
A Saturday Musical Interlude
Another funny feline musical bravery by David Scott.
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) June 15, 2024
[🎸 thekiffness] pic.twitter.com/3mVYo0CZJa
Memorial Day
It’s a time for recollection, not celebration.
Like the 4th of July, too many of our holidays have lost their meaning, becoming just an excuse for partying and a three-day weekend. When you grill your meat, think of those who lost so many holidays so that you could have yours.
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Light Posting
Yes, it’s a busy space-conference week in LA. I was at the Space Tourism Conference on Wednesday, and ISDC yesterday and today. And tomorrow. And Sunday.
Open thread in comments.
To The Mothers
Mine has been gone for almost a quarter of a century now, but if you can, show yours the appreciation she deserves. None of us would be here without them.
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We watched Young Sheldon for the first few seasons when it started, but haven’t seen the most recent ones. Maybe we should, now that it’s almost over.
Art That’s Just For Me
Thoughts on AI creations, from Lileks.
Bluegrass Flatpicking Master Class
Hard to beat the combination of Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emmanuel.
Prez Cannady
I never met him, but regularly interacted with him on Twitter. I just learned that he passed last year. He was a very interesting guy.
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Here‘s the obit. Hadn’t known he was an MIT grad.
Gary Sinise
A touching tribute to his lost son. I wish that he’d have run for governor. One of the really good guys in Hollywood.