Category Archives: 2020 May
You have an appointment with the Department of Reality Studies!
“My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Do you believe that? We don’t. Basic science, even basic consensual reality, seems under attack these days. Science and education are increasingly something for the ‘elite’; something to be distrusted by … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- The ultimate warfighting machine
Greetings, The recent Memorial Day weekend made me return to a thought that’s been on my mind since last year. On the surface, Conan The Hero Dog and the trial of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher may not seem connected, but … Continue reading
The Coup You Never Knew
The Coup You Never Knew Most of us weren’t taught about “The Business Plot” of 1933. Remember learning about the “Wall Street Putsch” in high school? C’mon, you remember… that time when 1930’s industrialists tried to create a 500,000-member army … Continue reading
Our ‘older vehicle policy’ is all about the relationships
Long-term relationships aren’t built around short-term vehicles We’re very proud and grateful about our stellar on-line reviews, but we do have a few bad ones. Of these, one issue stands out- our older vehicle policy for NEW clients. We have … Continue reading
Shop Talk- One of our clients TRIPLED the effectiveness of her reviews!
One of our clients TRIPLED the effectiveness of her reviews! Comment of the Month Our Comment this month is an excellent 5-star review, but the interesting thing is how much further this client went with it… “Brought my … Continue reading
Drew’s Kitchen- Smoked Salmon Dip with Chives
Smoked Salmon Dip with Chives Right now we’re all hunkered down alone at home, but one day there’ll be parties again and this is the spread you’ll need. On the other hand, hunkering at home with a big … Continue reading
Health Notes- The Syndrome so toxic we can’t even say it
The Syndrome so toxic we can’t even say it It’s no news that our environment affects our health and life, but as larger swaths of the world break into ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’, the differences are becoming more distinct and … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “American Coup” by William Arkin
Joseph Heller wisely said “just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you”, and that’s pivotally important in today’s world. Trump’s blather about a ‘Deep State’ out to get him is paranoid raving at best, but there is indeed … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts- May 2020
Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading
News To Make You Furious- Dismissing the Generals
Dismissing the Generals The Nixon administration was a carnival of corruption, but politicians of the day weren’t the demagogues and ideologues of today. Granted, they weren’t MUCH better, but they were at least able to look at the rubble left … Continue reading