Maggie's Farm

She is for sale

Most people are discriminated against in some ways. Scott Adams suggests adding intersection categories (such as too short, too fat, too white, too bald, etc), at the 23:40 point, at his podcast.

These are not rough seas, but good for basic instruction by the delightful Gale twins.

I avoid bad seas and foul weather.

Could the guy do it without constant instruction?

You have to know what you are doing, or disaster. (Thanks reader for this one). Very cool. 

This cat is rigged for serious. It is athletic.

This is about cold

More Than 500K Illegal Immigrants Crossed Southern Border Since Kamala Harris Named ‘Border Czar’

I am in favor of any legal immigration which fits American interests. 

Says the Zen Master

Republicans Are Not Responsible for the Democratic Party’s Crime Problem

Big surprise that there is a significant portion of the population whose behavior is deterred by serious policing and rough justice. Whenever I think about the topic, I realize it's why I keep it straight with my taxes.

Avoiding criminal behavior has worked out well for me. Speeding is my main issue. Not reckless, just driving fast when I can.

From here: Episode 1414 Scott Adams: Find Out What Level of Awareness You Are at 

I think I have reached the Skeptic level.

It's not about laziness despite the header. It's about relationships, especially marriage.

No alternatives. Scott Adams from NYC: His podcast, at the 23:00 mark.

There are many species and subspecies of Little Blues across the northern parts of the world. They are usually about 1 cm across - tiny things. I have only seen them in groups around mud puddles or mammal droppings.

Like most butterflies, they only live a few days in their butterfly form. 

Seen any lately? You need to keep your eyes open. 

Peterson lets a wise, seasoned Canadian journalist (Rex Murphy) tell his story. Gotta love the guy, along with his Scots/Irish (Newfie) style and rhythm.

Does the US have any journalists like him? 

Bjorn Lomborg wants to save the world. I am not sure how many African tribes want his salvation, but his idea of salvation is for all the world to be a bourgeois Scandinavian thing. An Ikea world I guess.

To save you the trouble, I listened to his entire conversation with Jordan Peterson.   It was about Lomborg's list of apocalyptic worries and how to prioritize them. Don't waste your time, although Peterson tries his best.

If you are, as he is, anxious about global warming, simply advocate for nuclear energy. Simple. I do not worry about it all though anyway, but no global taxes necessary for nuke.

The delicious and refreshing Watermelons of today have their origins in southern Africa. 

The large varieties do not work well in the northern US due to their needs for a lengthy growing season, but you can grow the smaller versions. I prefer the store-bought versions.

Althouse wrote about the American watermelon tradition, and referenced this Atlantic article about watermelon becoming a racist trope.

Something good: Watermelon and Goat Cheese (or Feta) Salad 

Watermelon music: