At the airport, listening for Gramma’s plane.

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Updating my backpack for fall. I took some time to clean my Saddle Mountain.

Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11 Will Be at Pediatric Offices, Schools Once Authorized, White House Says - WSJ

The Biden administration plans to make Covid-19 vaccines available to children ages 5-11 at more than 25,000 pediatric offices and primary care sites and at pharmacies and schools, should it be approved by federal regulators. (emphasis mine)

Huh. Interesting idea that’s worth watching carefully. Surely they’re not suggesting that kids would be vaccinated during the school day when no parent is present.

I don’t think that a school is any more convenient for families than CVS or Walmart.

I’m also not sure that using schools for a controversial vaccination program is the best idea.

Biden’s Real Tax Target Isn’t the Superrich - WSJ Opinion

But what’s blatantly not fair is to rally support by ranting about Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and private-equity billionaires while writing a bill that mostly misses them, and mostly clobbers people already paying through the nose.

Finally someone said it.

16 Common Phrases In The News And What They Actually Mean - The Babylon Bee

“Zero” = anywhere from zero to several trillion

Brave Browser Says Goodbye to Google As Default Search Engine, Replaces With ‘Privacy-Preserving’ Brave Search - MacRumors

Brave Search is Brave’s answer to customers wanting a “privacy-preserving” search engine, and it’s built using Brave’s own “independent index, and doesn’t track users, their searches, or their clicks.”

I love Brave, but I wish it was more mature & feature complete. In a few years, it could be a very really Safari-alternative.

Report: Facebook to Change Its Name Next Week to Better Reflect Company’s ‘Metaverse’ - MacRumors

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to shift people’s mindset around Facebook, no longer limiting it to just a social media company but to “being a metaverse company.”

This just feels evil.

Apple’s New $19 Polishing Cloth is Sold Out Until Late November - MacRumors

My Christmas is toast if it doesn’t arrive on time!

The start of something beautiful.

About to clean the attic.

I’m tired just thinking about it.

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As Afghanistan Sinks Into Destitution, Some Sell Children to Survive - WSJ

Desperate to feed her family, Saleha, a housecleaner here in western Afghanistan, has incurred such an insurmountable debt that the only way she sees out is to hand over her 3-year-old daughter, Najiba, to the man who lent her the money. The debt is $550.

The United States cannot fix all of the world’s problems. But this is one problem that was addressed by our presence in Afghanistan.

The human suffering as a result of this single, immoral decision is difficult to fathom.

Oceans Thirteen

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Gorgeous sunset.

Walmart, With Eyes on Amazon, Tries to Build a Fintech Startup - WSJ

Walmart launched its own mobile payment service inside its shopping app in 2015, but Walmart Pay hasn’t gained widespread use among Walmart shoppers, a disappointment to some top Walmart executives and board members

Not to mention disappointing for customers. It’s so slow and cumbersome to use.

Sunday sky.

Due To Supply Shortages, Husbands May Need To Begin Shopping For Christmas Presents Prior To December 24 This Year - The Babylon Bee

Traditionally, men have been able to rely on the strong supply of consumer goods in this country. They take for granted the fact that they can just pop over to the store on the way home from work on Christmas Eve and grab a bunch of stuff, hoping it appeases their wife. But no longer, experts say.

What’s a guy to do when he can’t even rely on 7-Eleven?

Moderna Booster Shot Backed by FDA Advisory Panel - WSJ

“It’s more a gut feeling rather than based on really truly serious data,” said Patrick Moore, a member of the committee and a professor of molecular genetics and biochemistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

What the hell?

Former Boeing Pilot Indicted in Probe of 737 MAX Crashes - WSJ

Boeing’s settlement with the Justice Department, which didn’t cite Mr. Forkner by name, stated that the misconduct by its former employees was “neither pervasive across the organization, nor undertaken by a large number of employees, nor facilitated by senior management.”

Corporate America and the Department of Justice have something in common: they both love a good scapegoat!

Backed-Up Cargo Ships Positioned To Spell Out ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ - The Babylon Bee

“Hey wow! Look at all those really big boats!” said Buttigieg while visiting the port. “Boats go vroooom! Pretty colors! I like the blue one!” He then went back home to play some Ticket to Ride and Mario Kart to help educate himself on more transportation-related issues.

Boy Who Pointed Out The Emperor Has No Clothes Banned For Misinformation - The Babylon Bee

Censors worked quickly, flagging his tweet with a warning that it was potentially harmful misinformation. Snopes fact-checked his claim and found that it was “mostly false,” as the emperor was wearing socks.

A Winter of Giant Gas Bills Is Coming. Are You Ready? - WSJ

According to the Energy Information Administration, nearly half of U.S. households that warm their homes with mainly natural gas can expect to spend an average of 30% more on their bills compared with last year.

Question: what do you get when you have a free-spending Congress combined with an anti-energy Administration?

Answer: Misery.

Soaring tax receipts show rate hike not needed - Washington Examiner

According to congressional estimates, a 25% corporate rate would raise $410 billion over the next 10 years. Corporate tax revenues rose half that amount since February, without the negative consequences of a rate hike.

Biden to meet with Pope Francis in Rome - NY Post

“They will discuss working together on efforts grounded in respect for fundamental human dignity, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, and caring for the poor,” Psaki said. (emphasis mine)

The richest of quotes about the President who wants unlimited, taxpayer funded access to abortion from at least conception to birth.

Talk about fundamental.