Monday, July 26, 2021

It's hard to believe that we're starting the last week of July, that we're closer to 2022 than 2020. I'm not sure what to make of that except it always makes watching old science fiction or Mad Max post-apocalypse rip-off movies amusing as hell. Yes, the dystopian future where everyone with a Twitter account is an expert … Continue reading Monday, July 26, 2021 →

Friday, July 9, 2021

Death Valley regularly tops the thermometer, but today was a doozy. It hit a recorded 130 degrees today, which is apparently the hottest temperature ever officially recorded on the planet. Now, back in 1913, it topped out at 134 but that was before measurement became "official," whatever the hell that means. The good news is it's entirely … Continue reading Friday, July 9, 2021 →

Monday, July 5, 2021

Today was the government holiday for Independence Day. That's why all the banks and government buildings were closed, and why the mail didn't run. For some reason, the garage I go to was closed as well, but I don't blame 'em. Where to start. Just because I think it's funny, there was a rash of … Continue reading Monday, July 5, 2021 →

Monday, June 28, 2021

I've been out of pocket all day, so we're running late. Apologies to anyone who's paying for this and is miffed about my tardiness. Anyhow. More bodies are being found in the rubble of the oceanfront condominium that collapsed Thursday morning in a Miami suburb. As of this writing, 11 bodies have been found out of the … Continue reading Monday, June 28, 2021 →

Friday, June 25, 2021

Hey, kids, let's start the weekend off with some good news. Former Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin was handed a 22.5-year sentence today for the murder of George Floyd over a twenty-dollar bill. While this isn't optimal and some people get longer sentences for being caught with a joint, it is a step in the right direction. Since … Continue reading Friday, June 25, 2021 →