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Sunday, September 8. 2019From today's LectionaryPsalm 139:1-6, 13-18 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me. :2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. 139:3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. 139:4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. 139:5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. 139:13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 139:15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. 139:16 Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. 139:17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 139:18 I try to count them -- they are more than the sand; I come to the end -- I am still with you Saturday, September 7. 2019Saturday morning linksElite Failure Has Brought Americans to the Edge of an Existential Crisis - The nuclear family, God, and national pride are a holy trinity of the American identity. What would happen if a generation gave up on all three? BREAKING: Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency after Hurricane Dorian ravages California cities America’s aging population is leading to a doctor shortage crisis Everything is a crisis nowadays Porsche's 750 HP Tesla-Killer Has Landed... And Elon Is Getting Nervous Unionizing Uber Black Unemployment Hits Record Low, Black-White Unemployment Gap Shrinks to Smallest Ever Great news Betsy DeVos wants to make sure another Larry Nassar isn't possible USC prioritizes belly dancing course over mandatory Constitution course Academia today. But isn't belly dancing a cultural appropriation? Which Is Worth More, an Eagle or a Human? Mexico Boosts Deportation Of Migrants Heading To US By 63% De Blasio Wants To Seize Semi-Automatic Rifles From Citizens, But His Bodyguards Can Keep Theirs Thing is, I am my own bodyguard A Feminist Capitalist Professor Under Fire- The students who demand her firing, Camille Paglia argues, take prosperity for granted, are socially undeveloped, and know little about Western history. Who’s Moses?
The ‘Simple’ Homeless Solution - As California cities are overrun with homeless encampments, progressives tout an easy fix that isn’t easy, won’t work, and will cost a fortune. DNC Resolution Takes Aim at Christians, Warning Against 'Religious Liberty' Sufferers from Rufuspetasumphobia Why 2020 Democrats’ plans on climate change are pure fantasy
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Trump’s nastiness is making him look weak Yeah, kinda not a good look Trump Administration Considering Increase in Biofuels Mandates Please, no. Shock and Awe: The Financial Times meets the real Jeremy Corbyn European Central Bank to put climate change at its core Brilliant! UN Global Comms Chief Says Illegally Entering The U.S. Is A Right The possibility of decoupling the US from China manufacturing Good Friday, September 6. 2019About YellowjacketsIn a lifetime spent outdoors, I never knew that Yallowjackets stung. I just thought they bit. They only bothered me when getting in the way of my hamburger. I've been bitten by them, but never stung. Here's the wiki on these small wasps. Here's some info from Healthline: The yellowjacket is one of the most menacing insects known to man. These brightly colored wasps possess a fiery sting and bite seemingly out of proportion to their size. Yellowjackets are not 'bees', and they're definitely not friendly. So what makes them so dangerous? 1. They're aggressive. Yellowjackets are more aggressive than other stinging insects such as wasps, hornets, mud daubers or bees. 2. They can sting AND bite. Since yellowjackets don’t lose their stinger, they can sting numerous times, and will do so unprovoked. In fact, they usually bite your flesh to get a better grip as they jab their stinger into your skin. 3. They're defensive. Yellowjackets vigorously defend their nests. They will assign a "guard" to stand watch at the nest opening and alert the colony to a threat. Swarm attacks can occur when someone accidentally steps in, hits, or even comes too close to a nest. Attacks of hundreds of yellowjackets from underground nests can also be triggered by ground vibrations – thus, mowing lawns can be hazardous during the late summer season when colonies are large. 4. They sting you for no reason. Even if you're minding your own business and nowhere near a nest, yellowjackets don't care -- they'll sting you anyway! 5. They're scavengers. Yellowjackets are a common pest at picnics and other outdoor activities. They scavenge for meat and sweet liquids, which brings them into frequent contact with humans with ample opportunity to sting. (See #4.) 6. Their sting packs a punch. For people who are allergic, one yellowjacket sting can be deadly. But even if you don't have an allergic reaction, the sting is plenty painful. "Imagine WC Fields extinguishing a cigar on your tongue..." is how entomologist Justin Schmidt, creator of the "Schmidt Sting Pain Index", described a yellowjacket sting!
Friday morning linksPhoto from a friend in Denver You’re Not Allowed to Laugh at That! Five Things They Don’t Tell You about Slavery Is Political Activism Responsible for the Decline of the Episcopal Church? The Washington Post’s lost summer Four years after allowing universal ‘concealed carry’ law, Maine rated the safest state in the nation for crime Christine Blasey-Ford's Attorney: My Client Was Motivated to Make Claims Against Kavanaugh Partly to Protect Roe V. Wade Storming Back to the Impeachment Charade CNN’s Presidential Climate Change Town Hall Was Insane - And the hysteria is getting dangerous. Democrats Blame Global Warming on Meat, Air Travel, and Business at CNN's "Climate Crisis" Town Hall, and Then CNN Airs Ads F the Decline of the Episcopal Church? The Washington Post’s lost summer or All of Those Things Media's embrace of 'climate crisis' raises alarm about journalistic objectivity Democrat Climate Change Cult: Ban Everything!… Plastic Straws, Factory Farming, Hamburgers, Incandescent Light bulbs.. ‘There Will be Pain’ Buttigieg Compares Climate Change Issues To Winning World War II:“Perhaps Even More Challenging Than That”… Brexit Has Its Risks. But Staying In The EU Is Now Unthinkable. Thursday, September 5. 2019Best Burgers, in NashvilleMrs. BD and her pal had the best burger in their lives in Mississippi in a road trip to Houston last winter, in some redneck dive place with fancy burgers.(nb: Redneck is not a disparagment on Maggie's). General rule of thumb: Always avoid disgusting chain places. The hole in the walls have the best stuff because they have to compete. One of my cool daughters emailed me about the best burger she has ever had (visiting a college pal in Nashville): cream cheese, jalapeno jelly, and grilled jalapenos. I feel hungry now despite a filling lobster salad for lunch with a glass of chardonnay. Life is pleasant in the USA. Yes, I make a mean jalapeno jelly from my garden each year. Good with cheese. My kids steal the jars from the pantry.
Thursday morning linksPhoto: Mile 8 of Gwynnie's 11 mile driveway in the Sierras this week VDH on the importance of physical labor Opioid Ruling Bodes Trouble for All Businesses Vermonters Strive to Preserve Their Culture against False Charges of Racism CA Bill Would Bar Schools From Suspending Students For Defying Teachers THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIASCO OF WIND ENERGY Trump administration rolls back Obama-era lightbulb rules Government should get out of the flood insurance business Emory U. professor claims recent hurricanes are ‘man-made’ Big 2020 Problem For Democrats: Shrinking Labor Unions New York Times Blames Sexism For Failure Of 2020 Dem Gillibrand Kamala Harris Wants To Ban Plastic Straws… Elizabeth Warren comes out against nuclear power Elizabeth Warren Resurrects Her ‘You Didn’t Build That’ Speech in New Hampshire “This Is Insane”: Leftists Begin Blacklist In Pittsburgh To Get Trump-Supporters’ Businesses “Closed Down” CAN AMERICANS STILL CO-EXIST? Max Boot displays TDS, a bad case of it Trump punches up:
Coming Soon to a Battlefield: Robots That Can Kill - Tomorrow’s wars will be faster, more high-tech, and less human than ever before. Welcome to a new era of machine-driven warfare. DECEIVING THE SKY - Inside Communist China’s Drive for Global Supremacy Wednesday, September 4. 2019Weds. Bob, seemingly stoned but it works out fineRoyal Albert Hall, 1966
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Wednesday morning linksRenoir and the foolishness of chronological snobbery - The latest irony in the spread of ‘cancel culture’ comes courtesy of The New Yorker Do Lobsters Feel Pain? In Switzerland, it's illegal to boil a lobster alive More than 30 states are looking at a Google antitrust probe Thoughts of a hungry but woke white man Dalrymple reflects on Epstein What Happened to the Epstein Story? Boulder Cracks Down on Vaping, Tobacco Sales Prof claims that he is blinded by his whiteness This Labor Day, Unions Are Gunning for Workers' Free Speech Rights Union Bosses Fear Workers Will Stick with Trump: ‘It’s a Serious Problem’ The Poorest 20% of Americans Are Richer on Average Than Most Nations of Europe Meet the World Expert on All Things: Tom Nichols Democracy in Trump’s America - Political lessons from an unlikely comparison Trump Supporters Have ALL The Moral High Ground. Don’t Cede One Inch Of It To The Left. Comey criticism nowhere to be found in New York Times Inspector General’s Report Exposes Another ‘Collusion’ Myth - The Michael Flynn “thing” President Trump discussed with James Comey in 2017 wasn’t Russian collusion. It was the bogus Logan Act claim. Who Is Ursula von der Leyen? Tuesday, September 3. 2019Tuesday morning linksHow Many Humps on a Camel? In Kazakhstan, It’s Complicated Decades of sedentary lifestyle may double risk of early death, study says Cause or effect? CNN falsely pushes claims that ‘climate crisis is making hurricanes more dangerous’ Atlantic: People Should Stop Taking ‘Far-Flung Vacations’ To Save The Planet Ethanol fight divides key groups in Trump's base Ethanol is an Iowa scam. Is there no better use of cropland than to destroy our engines? Mother Jones: Here’s Why I’m No Longer Thrilled by Carbon Tax Plans What the Jewish Left Needs to Understand About Working People How US Universities' "Assault On American Excellence" Threatens Democracy Demonizing The Founders, Again Powerline's Hayward loves George Will's new book University researcher claims she can communicate with plants A Feminist Capitalist Professor Under Fire - The students who demand her firing, Camille Paglia argues, take prosperity for granted, are socially undeveloped, and know little about Western history. Who’s Moses? Air conditioning around the world Milano Wants To Know Why Self-Defense Is God-Given Right. Cruz Educates Her. China seeks to defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 national election with the help from who else? Americans Italy In Decline Grateful London Immigrant Says “English Is a Dirty Word” and British Flag represents Racism Growing Number Of Governments Shutting Down The Internet To Squash Dissent… Monday, September 2. 2019Monday Bob: Alabama GetawayQQQ"Everywhere I look here, I see a miracle." A pal, while visiting with his wife for a few days and some good hikes and swims in Wellfleet. That's the view of life to which I aspire. Vitex agnus-castusIt is sort-of like Butterfly Bush, but in the northeast it lives mostly as a large perennial which often needs to re-emerge from the roots after a chilly winter, growing to 3'. Further south, it can become a large shrub/small tree. It seems to be a very popular border plant on Cape Cod. It is a Mediterranean plant. I like it, and so do bees and butterflies. Monday morning linksOn Labor Day 2019, Americans Strongly Support Unions, Just Not Belonging ‘Hire the Best People, Not the Best Resumes’ Here’s Why Housing Is So Expensive Hudson Yards Retail Center Set to Draw Over 20M Annual Visitors It's just a high-end mall NOAA debunks assertions that global warming has spurred more hurricanes GET READY FOR A HURRICANE OF NONSENSE How fuzzy science fooled Macron and his G-7 cronies on Amazon dangers New York is running out of fuel and power — just as Cuomo planned Sorry Folks, It Isn't Grandma's Codeine Prescription That Is Fueling The "Opioid Crisis," It's China And Mexico And A Porous Border David Gelernter Takes On Darwinism Darwin and Wallace were probably right about species, but can't explain entirely new phyla Ann Coulter: Can't America have a little self-respect on immigration? In praise of Melania Trump, the first lady treated terribly by the media Hate and envy HBO Producer David Simon Asks God to Wipe Out Mar-a-Lago with Hurricane Dorian Pure hate speech Anti-Trump Talking Points All Aligned, Check This Out… VICIOUS HOLLYWOOD, THEN AND NOW Hate Black Church Sign in Birmingham, Alabama: “A Black Vote for Trump Is Mental Illness, A White Vote for Trump is Pure Racism” Crazy, psychotic hate Coming Legal Attractions UNLIKE HIS PREDECESSORS, TRUMP GETS CHINA What Was Free about Our Trade Relationship with China before Trump? European Dreams Vs. Mass Migration: So why accepting of Islamic "roots"? Sunday, September 1. 2019ID those airplanesPlane-watching is almost as fun as train-spotting. Every kid at heart loves to watch airports. At LAX:
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From today's LectionaryHebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 13:1 Let mutual love continue. 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. 13:3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. 13:4 Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you." 13:6 So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?" 13:7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 13:15 Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Sierra NevadasFrom our pal vacationing in the California mountains: Outbuildings for a hotel spa standing 1875-1898
Saturday, August 31. 2019Butterfly du Jour: Painted LadyRemember Country John Prine?He looks old. A friend says his new recording is wonderful: Tree of Forgiveness. "Lonesome friends in science say, You can listen there on Amazon Prime. A musician's musician, inspired many. Feels like a good-bye record.
Saturday morning linksPosting will generally be light this holiday weekend. DON’T FEAR THE SIMULATORS How to Make the Thrill of Love Return in Marriage Hmmm. "In love" is about novelty. Marital bonding is something else. Mass Shootings Are a Horrible Way to Understand Gun Violence. Gun homicides have declined sharply in recent decades, but polls show most Americans are unaware of this fact. Remembering the Outbreak of the Second World War Amazon Fires, Summer of the Shark, and the Unintended Consequences of Stupid Climate Policy (ie Ethanol Mandates) The Surreal End of an American College - Small schools across the United States are facing budget shortfalls and low enrollment—leading some to shut down in the middle of students’ higher-education experience. Whom Will Socialized Medicine Kill? Full-court press - A review of Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court by Mollie Hemingway " The central claim of those three stories -- and there were a whole bunch more -- were completely wrong. CNN never explained why." Comey was one creepy cop. Brennan Defends Partner-in-Crime Comey Following Release of DOJ IG Report – Fires Off Ominous Warning to President Trump The worst is still to come for Jim Comey Comey’s description of his choice as being between “two doors,” one labeled “speak” and one labeled “conceal,” was a false dichotomy. The two doors were actually labeled “follow policy/practice” and “depart from policy/practice.” I never trust anybody who advertises themselves as more virtuous than others How Obama-era social engineering transformed the US military Israeli Government Reveals Stunningly Close Ties Between Terror Groups And Anti-Israel NGOs Protecting American Combat Technology: The Turkish F-35 Saga A rough AtlanticThis week
Friday, August 30. 2019Workouts: Do 10 days off make a difference?Definitely, at least for me. It was instantly noticeable when I got back to the gym, even though my break had almost daily 3-hour hikes, water play, and other activty. Most noticeable were my deadlifts and bench press. Just more evidence of "use it or lose it", especially over 40. Just image the effect of years without workouts. It's kinda depressing, but I got back to my daily routines.
Friday morning linksSteve Wozniak Says Big Tech Companies Like Apple Should Be Broken Up Surgeon General deems cannabis completely unsafe for pregnant women, teens Re-linked: No global warming since 2005 Climate Catastrophe News Cabal Ramps Up The most dangerous thing about the Amazon fires is the apocalyptic rhetoric Let’s be rational — not religious — about recycling University calls out comedian who told students to 'f*cking grow up' The Complete Evergreen Story Ep 8: ‘Stop Demanding That Everybody Use Logic And Reason And White Forms Of Knowledge’ IDENTITY POLITICS AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR FAMILY TIES I was raped by whoever Trump picks to replace Ginsburg on the Supreme Court The Character Assassination of Amy Wax and Her Response If charged with racism, you must be guilty: That’s the left’s new rule Ilhan Omar Was Hanging Out in Public with Her Lover and His 13-Year-Old Son Before he Announced his Affair to His Wife So why isn't Rep. Ilhan Omar's vida loca getting the same penalties Rep. Duncan Hunter's got? HAS REP. ILHAN OMAR COMMITTED A STONING OFFENSE? She is publicly Sharia-compliant. Will she ask to be stoned? Portly Hillary Clinton Spotted in Hamptons Looking Rough Wrapped in a Tent Lefty Media Rushes To Puff Up Elizabeth Warren James Comey is proof the ‘deep state’ is something to fear U.S. Intel Gatekeeper Dragging Feet on Trump-Russia Files, Insiders Say Comey: When Are All My Critics Going To Apologize After My Vindication From Horowitz? CNN: This Looks Pretty Damning To Us Rod Rosenstein shades Comey, rips MSNBC and CNN pundits after IG report released Here Is The List Of Obama-Era Russiagate Docs Sought By AG Barr Lindsey Graham Is Wrong: It’s Long Past Time to Get Out of Afghanistan Palestinian economy flourishing in West Bank Amid Political Fog, US Strategic Gains Being Made Thursday, August 29. 2019FinsOne of my beautiful, charming, and incredibly talented and ambitious daughters got a video of a few White Sharks at Cahoon's Hollow today. Hope she'll email it to me in a usable form. Meanwhile...
Thursday morning linksAVI: Apostasy Among Young Christian Leaders Australian State Alters Fitness Requirements In Effort To Hire More Female Police Officers Lesbian couple share their dilemma after one transitions to a man, leaving people assuming they are a straight couple when they are proudly gay How The Media Enables Destructive Climate Change Hysteria - Reporters have a responsibility to challenge the assumptions and exaggerations of activists. Chuck DeVore: 'Green New Deal' preview? Texas town's lofty environmentalism leaves residents with a nightmare Gutfeld on the Times being upset about its exposed tweets Et tu, Financial Times? ‘State planning,’ Elizabeth Warren, and a ‘new approach to trade’ Investigation: 2020 Dems Took Foreign-Linked Cash In Congressional Races Professor says her left-wing students agree with Betsy DeVos policies when DeVos isn’t mentioned Bernie Tries To Praise Communist China, Accidentally Praises Capitalism Trump can change history by declassifying three Obama-era documents New Tech Lets Israel Take Over Hostile Drones, Reuse Them Against Enemy US cyberattack took out Iran's ability to target oil tankers: report
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