“To speak on my experience with JS in the 5 years I have known her would fill a New York Times best seller, to know her is like having a piece of the solar system that luminates joy and unapologetic truth.”
That was the first sentence. Where do you go from there?
Crap graphic, not the information, the manner in which it’s depicted. Shades = mass confusion.
Kolter Stevenson for the win. And the University of Montana. Go Grizz.
Big sis received an email message today from the family U:
Just wanted to touch base with you and share some very exciting news! Kolter has been the recipient of the Donald J. Byrnes Scholarship for the last three years. Last week it was announced that he was awarded the very prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. As a College of Business student, we could not be prouder of him and his accomplishments during his college career. We expect to see this young man’s name for years to come as he changes the world!
By Darbe Saxbe. Filled with important insights.
Philadelphia Attorney Tells Lawmakers How He Nearly Fell Victim to AI Scam.
How to stem the tide when high tech thieves have no exposure?
A sign that you may be slipping. You can’t find where you wrote about our need for more fist fights in the humble blog’s archive.
Everyone’s lamenting the decline of the (dis)United States this week all because one Congressman allegedly elbowed another in the kidney and one Senator proposed fighting the Teamsters President during a formal hearing after the Teamsters President called the Senator a “clown” and “fraud” on social media before adding, “You know where to find me. Anyplace, anytime cowboy.”
That is good stuff. But it got even better.
The Senator replied, “Sir, this is a time. This is a place. You want to run your mouth? We can be two consenting adults — we can finish it here.”
I like the emphasis on both parties consenting. There has to be some sort of code. Fisticuffs should never be forced.
“OK, that’s fine. Perfect,” the Teamster President responded.
“Well, stand your butt up then,” Senator taunted, with Teamster President telling Senator to do the same.
Then, it was all RUINED by a Vermont Socialist who went all schoolmarm on his colleague.
Here’s what Senator Byrnes would’ve said if he was chairing the hearing.
“Thank you for not shooting at each other and risking not just your lives, but innocent bystanders lives. We should all take pride in the fact that no one died here today. Thank you to the gentleman from Oklahoma and the gentleman from the International Brotherhood for illustrating that some forms of violence are better than others. Similarly, we should all show some gratitude to the Former Speaker for opting to elbow his colleague in the kidney instead of shooting him. Clearly, we are evolving, maybe not as fast as some would like, but evolving all the same.”
And compare notes.
The pastor says, “I can tell when my congregation is with me. When they’re watching and listening intently, we’re connected.”
The comedian says, “I can tell when my audience is with me. When they’re watching and listening intently, we’re connected.”
The educator says, “I can tell when my students are with me. When they’re watching and listening intently, we’re connected.”
One never arrives as a teacher. On the best days, a distinct majority watches and listens intently. And the connection is strong. More often, some watch and listen intently, while others are elsewhere. The eternal challenge is tilting that balance.
Two opposing forces. Historical enemies. Living side-by-side on the same land. People’s entire identities at stake. Each determined to destroy the other.
Say anything, about any of it, and prepare for the blowback.
Ohio State versus Michigan, November 25th, at 9 a.m.
On my commute this morning I listened to this one, “Can Mike Johnson Survive As House Speaker?” One guest, with no sense of irony said, “Predictions are hard. Especially about the future.”
A week ago, I listened to this podcast, “Morikawa vs. Hovland, Grading LIV’s Season, Predicting the Future“. Love me some Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak, but Zak shanked it bigly when he said, “Furyk wasn’t as good as Tiger.” Bold. Astute.
And during yesterday’s run, I listened to this one, “Brian Koppelman on TV, Movies, and Appreciating Art“. Koppelman is a writer, director, and producer known for his work on films like Rounders and Solitary Man, the hit TV show Billions, and his podcast The Moment, which explores pivotal moments in creative careers. During the interview, he shared his two favorite t.v. shows currently airing. . . The Crown and The Bear. That brought a smile because that is the exact correct answer to the two best shows currently airing. You know what they say about “great minds”.
Pressing Pause 