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  • Reading

    Finished reading: Hunting El Chapo: The Inside Story of the American Lawman Who Captured the World’s Most Wanted Drug-Lord by Andrew Hogan 📚

    February 26, 2019
  • Cameras in the in-flight entertainment? No thanks. I guess I need to bring some webcam covers when I fly now.

    February 26, 2019
  • Haiku

    Back to Reading

    Four books a month goal.

    I am far behind. Lazy.

    Time to get to work.

    February 25, 2019
  • Pie style, jack!

    February 25, 2019
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Asks: Is It Still OK to Have Kids in Face of Climate Change?

    “There’s scientific consensus that the lives of children are going to be very difficult. And it does lead young people to have a legitimate question: Is it OK to still have children?”

    Yes. And no, that’s not a legitimate question.

    February 25, 2019
  • Supreme Court Voids Deceased Judge’s Vote - WSJ

    The Ninth Circuit’s action “effectively allowed a deceased judge to exercise the judicial power of the United States after his death. But federal judges are appointed for life, not for eternity.”

    I do love SCOTUS wit.

    February 25, 2019
  • Haiku

    Quiet Start

    Walk, shower, read news.

    A quiet house, great morning.

    Perfect way to start!

    February 24, 2019
  • Buds.

    February 24, 2019
  • I really hope the Apple News subscription bundle includes The Wall Street Journal.

    February 24, 2019
  • Haiku

    Bed by Six

    Tired little ones,

    Grouches all day. Dinner, baths,

    Story, off to bed!

    February 23, 2019
  • Saudi Crown Prince Courts China as Counterweight to Critical West - WSJ

    President Xi Jinping told Prince Mohammed that Beijing opposes any effort to interfere in Saudi Arabia’s internal affairs, while the crown prince said his government supports Beijing’s efforts to fight extremism—an apparent reference to China’s crackdown on Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in its Xinjiang region.

    Pretty incredible for an Arab nation to turn a blind eye on the mass detention of Uighurs. Even Turkey, not known for human rights, called China out.

    February 23, 2019
  • I have easy to find RSS links on all of my blogs. Too few people take advantage, but I think it makes a strong statement.

    February 23, 2019
  • Benedict passed his first belt test! Our first Saturday kids activity. Many, many more to come over the next two decades.

    February 23, 2019
  • Haiku

    Walking at Night

    On days I sleep in,

    I must walk at night. Bad plan,

    Quite inefficient.

    February 22, 2019
  • That moment when you get home and realize that Chick-fil-a only gave you half of your order.

    February 22, 2019
  • Nap time, classical music on, and my favorite kind of weather. So peaceful.

    February 22, 2019
  • Apple Plans to Close Stores in Eastern District of Texas in Fight Against Patent Trolls

    To continue to serve the region, Apple plans to open a new store at the Galleria Dallas shopping mall in Dallas, just south of the Eastern District of Texas border.

    This is pretty remarkable. Not sure I recall another company moving their presence to avoid a certain judicial jurisdiction. Eastern District of Texas is pretty bad on IP, though.

    February 22, 2019
  • ChetCast

    Episode 61: Gloomy Friday

    Foggy, overcast, and storms on the way set the stage for a relaxing day inside.

    February 22, 2019
  • Haiku

    Jokes Galore

    Five year old has jokes,

    Not sure where he picked them up.

    A full stand-up set.

    February 21, 2019
  • Kids clothes fit. Nailed it!

    February 21, 2019
  • Haiku

    Belt Test Practice

    Two days to son’s test,

    Watched him work hard at practice.

    He’s ready. Proud dad!

    February 20, 2019
  • I love Orange Vanilla Coke.

    February 20, 2019
  • I love the dual-monitor wallpaper that Twelve South puts out.

    February 20, 2019
  • When all three kids need new clothes at the same time, and the order is delivered, I call it Clothesmageddon.

    February 20, 2019
  • ChetCast

    Episode 60: Storm Alert

    During morning playtime, the kids warned me of a coming storm. While they took shelter, I recorded a microcast.

    February 20, 2019
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