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  1. DOuG pRATt on Prue Day + 2April 28, 2026

    She's busy taking care of her husband.

  2. jeaniebeanie on Prue Day + 2April 28, 2026

    Yes, excellent motivation to get our girl up and moving over The Pond!

  3. DOuG pRATt on Is This Guy For Real?April 27, 2026

    My feeling is that it inflames rather than informs.

  4. DOuG pRATt on Prue Day + 2April 27, 2026

    Jet fuel for flights between France and America is running out!

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    Well, if it's AI, it's one of the most coherent and powerful essays it's ever produced. Why reduce to one…

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Canadian Immigrant Awarded Presidential Freedom Medal

Mitt Romney, Michael J. Fox, President Biden, David Rubenstein, Denzel Washington

The Presidential Medal of Freedom was tarnished when Trump gave one to Rush Limbaugh. Biden has restored luster to the medal, by awarding it to Michael J. Fox.

Posted on January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Categories All Posts, Politics, Religion & MoneyLeave a comment on Canadian Immigrant Awarded Presidential Freedom Medal

Too Much of a Good Thing?

I have long felt that exercise is a cure for many things. The latest lab science backs that up, at least with mice.

In my case, I overdid it. “Long-distance running is the unhealthiest thing you can do to your heart.” So says the Mass General electrophysiolgist cardiologist who will be performing the ablation procedure for my atrial fibrillation next month.

Posted on January 2, 2025January 3, 2025Categories All PostsLeave a comment on Too Much of a Good Thing?

Public Blackmail

As of today, Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail, England’s first “talking picture,” is in the Public Domain.

There is also a silent movie version, produced for the theatres that weren’t yet equipped for sound.

Posted on January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Categories All PostsLeave a comment on Public Blackmail

In the Year 2025

After what I’ve been through this year, and will be going through soon, I am glad to be rid of 2024 while not looking forward to 2025.

Posted on December 31, 2024Categories All PostsLeave a comment on In the Year 2025

I’m Hearing Things

Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” was a #3 hit in 1970.

The rhythm track on “Spirit in the Sky” has always reminded me of a 1968 record. Being a tribute to Mississippi Delta Blues, Canned Heat’s “On the Road Again” was a surprise #16 hit.

Posted on December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Categories All Posts, Music1 Comment on I’m Hearing Things

Navidad en España

Lia Pamina

¡Feliz Navidad, Lia!

Posted on December 25, 2024Categories All Posts1 Comment on Navidad en España

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