[NOTE: This is a slightly edited repeat of an earlier post.] The earliest sunset is not at the solstice, the shortest day of the year. It comes somewhat earlier (now, for example), and varies slightly depending on latitude. Here’s an … Continue reading →
…well, maybe not [emphasis added]: During the arraignment, [the Crumbleys’] attorneys stressed their clients had fully intended to turn themselves in before authorities arrested them Saturday morning, and denied prosecutors’ assertions that their son had unrestricted access to the gun … Continue reading →
That’s sarcasm, by the way. I’m referring to this story; Police say they have found a horde of graphic journal entries and disturbing videos made by Crumbley. “I would characterize a lot of the stuff we’ve now seen as dark … Continue reading →
Everybody’s writing about Chris Cuomo’s firing, so this is my post about it. But it doesn’t interest my much, so this will be cursory. Why doesn’t it interest me much? Basically because (a) I’ve never watched him; and (b) I … Continue reading →
…is that it’s been two years since I’ve had a cold. Well, now I have a cold. It’s not COVID (I took a test) – but, like Joe Biden, it’s something I caught from my grandkids, whom I’ve been visiting. … Continue reading →
Bee Gees time again! The Bee Gees wrote over 1000 songs, and many of them were never released. Particularly during the early 70s, when their sound was in transition from their earlier baroque rock British Invasion sound to a more … Continue reading →
The recent Michigan school shooting was a terrible crime that resulted in the death of four high school students. It was terrible in a host of ways, first and foremost of course that result. But it was also terrible in … Continue reading →
No more, though [hat tip: Gerard Vanderleun at American Digest]. This video is about 20 minutes long, but if you’re pressed for time you can pretty much get the gist of it in the first five minutes: The accompanying article … Continue reading →
Once again, it’s roundup time. (1) It’s sounds like a great career move for this U. of Pennsylvania swimmer: A senior at the University of Pennsylvania who competed as a male swimmer for the last three years has now transitioned … Continue reading →