Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? BDH and Little Buddha were just giving me today's weather forecast. It sounds like it should be another lovely day, just like yesterday. That works for me, because apart from not finding something new to read at the bookstore, Tuesday was terrific. I cleared the to-do list, got a little exercise, and then had some extended time in the garden. The goal is to do the same today and then wait for tomorrow's rain to water the plants again. First, let's check out the headlines. The guys made coffee, so grab yourself a... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? Our crew is doing well, although we're a little bit tired. Yesterday ended up being pretty busy, and then BDH and Little Buddha decided we had to stay up for the NCIS: Origins season finale. (More on that in a bit.) As a result, we didn't get our full night's beauty rest, but it was worth it. The guys think today will be a little calmer. They're going to need something new to read soon, so I see a trip to the bookstore on today's to-do list. Oh, and the high temperature is... Read more →

Yours truly probably saw about 85% of The Big Bang Theory during its original run on CBS. Awkward guys who find it challenging to talk to the pretty blonde woman across the hall is familiar territory for many people. Throw in the fact that there would occasionally be a Doctor Who reference (although the guys lived for Star Wars and Star Trek) and now you're cooking. On top of everything else, the actors had a relaxed chemistry, and it was fun to watch their characters evolve. Over time, we've probably now seen the entire series at least 10 times, largely... Read more →

The odds are good that you've seen news coverage of Sarah Wynn-Williams' new memoir, Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism. The author was the former director of global public policy at Facebook (now Meta), where she saw the inner workings of the social media titan up close. Wynn-Williams shines a bright light on the failures of the company's top management, which is why Meta has been working so hard to keep her from publicizing this book. It's understandable why the company doesn't want this story available to the public. The title invokes the characters of... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. Oh, are we glad to see you. We were hit again by network gremlins this morning. Thankfully, our crack IT staff (i.e. BDH and Little Buddha) kept working at it, and they were finally able to fix the problem (although we still have to figure out how to keep it from happening again.) Honestly, I told the guys we might need to throw in the towel for today at one point. However, they wouldn't hear of it, so let's give a round of applause to our hardworking duo. This... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? I didn't sleep that well last night, so I asked BDH and Little Buddha if we could shift some things around on the to-do list. That might mean tomorrow is a little on the crazy side, but I need a bit of a reset today. Fortunately, the guys agreed. (I'm still looking for something new for them to read, so please send any recommendations to [email protected].) Are you ready to get to work? Here we go. There's a fresh pot of coffee on the counter, so grab yourself a nice medium DD, because... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? Sorry we missed you yesterday. As we mentioned on our Facebook page, our web host had some IT issues, but thankfully, it looks like they've all been resolved. Tuesday ended up being pretty busy, so BDH and Little Buddha decided to keep today's to-do list to a minimum. No argument here. Are you ready to take a look at the headlines? Let's do this. The guys made coffee, so grab yourself a nice medium DD, because it's time to clear out some Wednesday Clutter. Donald Trump gave a 90-minute speech to Congress last... Read more →

In case you haven't heard, Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The iconic TV program has created multiple generations of comedy stars over the last half-century, while surviving a remarkable number of ups and downs along the way. Fans of all ages will argue that the cast that introduced them to the show was the best (unless they started watching in 1980-1985, with Eddie Murphy perhaps being the only highlight.) The show has a rich history, and the machine keeps rolling. What makes SNL's longtime success even more remarkable is that one man has been in... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? Sorry we missed you yesterday. Long story short, Wednesday was pretty much a mess from start to finish. I kept hoping we might have time to hang out together later in the day, but it just never came together. Thankfully, BDH and Little Buddha helped me keep my cool, even as things continued to go sideways. Those two are the best. (One positive note - I found them a new book to read!) Today is already off to a better start, which is good, because the to-do list is long. With that, let's... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? Any big plans for the weekend? I think our crew is just going to plop ourselves on the couch and watch the NFL playoffs, while we see if the snowfall predictions are accurate. Nothing crazy, just the drama of elimination games without caring about who wins. Plus, maybe a little shoveling. Works for me. BDH and Little Buddha say the coffee is ready, so let's get started. There's a fresh pot of coffee on the counter, so grab yourself a nice medium DD, because it's time to clear out some Friday Clutter. Good... Read more →