(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)

–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Merry Christmas!

     Merry Christmas!  Some songs and videos for you today.  Hopefully you’re spending time with loved ones and are enjoying some cheer! Continue reading

  • A very Die Hard Christmas Eve

     And I’m not posting what you would expect from the title.  It’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza. And now it’s officially Christmas Continue reading

  • Sunday Meme Drop

    From the comments:   ETA:  Anonymous said… While remembering those who serve this nation, please keep a thought for those in the US Merchant Marine. They serve in peace and in war bringing the life blood of the nation to our fighting forces everywhere.   Continue reading

  • Good people, spreading cheer.

     I braved the pre-Christmas crowds to pick up some odds and ends from the big local store.  While in line I was talking to the cashier and the guy in front of me.  I commented on what a great day it is and that it’s CHRISTMAS and wished all and sundry a very Merry one.… Continue reading

  • Saturday Meme Drop

      Continue reading

  • Hand delivered from my favorite Chinese restaurant

     B and a fellow pilot went flying on Wednesday to my old stomping grounds, which, coincidentally, happens to also have my favorite Chinese place.  They have three menus:  Authentic Chinese, American Chinese, and ‘Why the Hell are you at a Chinese restaurant?’. One of my favorites is Mapo Tofu–Szechuan-style Tofu with minced pork in a… Continue reading

  • Fun Movie Friday-Monty Python and the Holy Grail

     Without a doubt, one of the best quotable movies ever…. Continue reading

  • Thursday Meme Drop

      Continue reading

  • Victim card, maxed out

     The miscreant who uploaded graphic sex pics and video to his Instagram account is now playing the victim card.   He also uploaded naked pictures of himself to his X/Twitter account.   Dude is an exhibitionist who really enjoyed posting naked pictures of himself, including from other places at work. This is the guy who, along with… Continue reading

  • Harvard's taking a hit

     It’s gonna take a lot to bring Harvard down completely considering the size of their endowment.  But as donors start to dry up, they are also taking a hit in applications.   Like a 17% drop.  Which was enough to take their acceptance rate up a percentage point to 8.7% from last year. Even though applicants… Continue reading