Apologies – I’ve had a mega-busy day today. I’m planning a post or two this evening. And the dentist told me I need a crown! Those now cost as much as my first car did.

(1) Musk left government at the end of the statutory period, and of course there was spin. Musk and Trump had a presser for the occasion. (2) Chatbots don’t have First Amendment rights, says the court. What a tragic case … Continue reading →

Taglioni was the first ballet dancer to dance en pointe, and was known for her ethereal quality:

I’ve mentioned before that I have quite a few close friends with serious health problems. Every now and then I get called on to help with a doctor visit or procedure, and today was one of those days. The whole … Continue reading →