Chet Collins

William Barr to Resign as Attorney General - WSJ

Mr. Barr said he would depart Dec. 23

Not good!

Me: “Thanks for your help! Merry Christmas!”

Apple Support: “Happy Holidays.”

Today I went to Lowe’s. There was a woman sitting comfortably in a chair out front smoking a cigarette. A few minutes later, EMS showed up to evaluate her. I’m thinking she could’ve made it to the hospital of her own accord.

The Biden Team Strikes Back - WSJ

This has triggered a flood of media and Twitter criticism, including demands that I retract the piece, apologize personally to Mrs. Biden, ban Mr. Epstein for all time, and resign and think upon my sins.

I always enjoy reading Paul’s work.

As far as the opinion piece in question, I disagree. The title “Doctor” is an educational distinction. It’s entirely fair for anyone with that credential to use the title that they’ve earned.

Google Tests Dark Mode for Its Desktop Web Search Page - MacRumors

Google has added belated support for ‌Dark Mode‌ to its Gmail and Search apps, but it looks like Google for desktop web could be on its way, too.

My websites have more cutting edge design than Google.

Made our Advent candles this morning.

For One Prized Italian Tradition, Covid-19 Deals Heartbreaking Blow - WSJ

For many Neapolitans, the Nativity scene, or presepe in Italian, is more the symbol of Christmas than a tree.

Agree.

Holy Family Arrested In Egypt For Violating Travel Restrictions - The Babylon Bee

The officer explained to the recalcitrant parents that the safest way to protect their child from a murderous tyrant was to stay home, stay safe, and comply with the local laws of said murderous tyrant. Or be buddies with a politician.

Got my workbench set up, laundry room functional, and cars parked in the garage.

Good progress today!

I strongly dislike the Office of the President-Elect moniker. Never have.

It’s disconcerting that it’s becoming the norm. Even worse is that logo that is so clearly a stripped down seal of the President.

I’m all in favor of building out a government and a robust transition process, but let’s not make up a meaningless title to somehow convey authority.

No matter how many times I listen to his music, I still find great beauty in Ludovico Einaudi’s art.

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Teachers Union Opposes Vaccine As It Might Force Teachers To Teach Again - The Babylon Bee

“We’re afraid that if the pandemic ends, people will think it’s once again okay to impose a grueling five-day-a-week, nine-months-a-year work schedule on teachers who frankly have better things to do.”

Brilliant Trump Annexes Greenland, Grants It 271 Electoral Votes - The Babylon Bee

When confronted with the fact that nobody in Greenland was able to vote in the recent election, Trump quickly produced a thumb drive from a Dominion voting machine showing he had received 183% of the vote in the previously autonomous territory. He then appointed a Greenland election official to quickly certify the vote before anyone could argue about it and ruin the whole thing. 

Immediately After Moving To Texas, Elon Musk Announces Tesla AR-15 - The Babylon Bee

The new firearm will look similar to a standard AR-15 but will in fact be a battery-powered railgun capable of firing 3 million rounds per minute.

Texas Governor Announces Cowboy Hat Mandate - The Babylon Bee

With this bill, anyone seen out in public without a cowboy hat will be approached by a Texas Ranger, who will say, “You ain’t from around here, are ya?” before tossing the offender across the state line.

Beautiful morning.

WhatsApp Protests Apple’s App Store Privacy Requirements - MacRumors

WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook

All you need to know.