This is from June of 2025. Well, we are quickly coming up on our first full year with backyard chickens. We have learned a ton, and we are going to start sharing this year all that we have learned, so that others can play along at home. For this description, I would like to bust Read More …
Category: Life
I will finally acknowledge that there are some nice things in this world that do not involve the bass.
Baking Cookies
Just doing alittle baking for the kids to have snacks to take to camp. From another angle.
DMTA – ABBA :: GOLD
Welcome back to my deep dive into the 108 albums that Duff McKagan says you should know. For this second installment, we’re taking a turn from the hard rock and punk sensibilities you might expect, and diving headfirst into something truly… golden. We’re talking about ABBA’s Gold: Greatest Hits. First, a brief history for those Read More …
Peter Thiel Thinks You’re Dumb
Peter Thiel Thinks You’re Dumb The author emphasizes that the true divide is not between political parties, but between the wealthy elite and the working class. They pledge solidarity with teachers, union organizers, state college graduates, and any individuals, regardless of their background, who are willing to fight against this perceived injustice. The author’s central Read More …
The Special Dividend Loan
The “Special Dividend Loan” is another way private equity can suck cash out of other institutions while they continue to strip mine a company. I think the rules might work a little differently for them.
The Musings of a Keyboard Commander
The problem with Trumpian mercantilism First go read this: Condition-of-England question. You do not need to read this: Carlyle.
Ted Gioia on AI’s Threat To Music
In this episode I’m joined by author, historian, and futurist Ted Gioia for another far reaching conversation that ranges from AI’s effect on culture to his thoughts on coffee.
Wealth distribution of current members of Congress
Start of all of this :: Here is a summary of the wealth distribution of current members of Congress: Overall Wealth: Over half of the members of Congress are millionaires. Party with the Most Millionaires: There isn’t a significant difference between parties, with both Democrats and Republicans having a high percentage of millionaires. Some sources Read More …
Hypocrisy of GOP criticizing Harvard
Start of this It’s true that Harvard University has produced a significant number of individuals who have gone on to prominent roles in American politics, including within the Republican Party.1 Here are some notable examples, with a focus on those who have served in recent administrations: Notable GOP Figures with Harvard Ties: Ted Cruz: U.S. Read More …
Are we doomed?
I was the designated driver this weekend for the kids sporting events, so we packed up the car and drove to the very near south suburbs for some all day volleyball. The tournament was great, and the Wintrust sports complex is pretty good but the fact it needs video games and laser tag is also Read More …