Mamdani Inauguration – memorable lines (?) and a weird photo
Just so you don’t think I made this up here’s the link to the whole thing. A few “classic” quotes below the link. I did not watch the address but picked up the quotes from media – such as the WSJ. My fellow New Yorkers—today begins a new era. “We will replace the frigidity of … Read more
Nobel Prize winner Venezuelan Machado releases letter after Maduro capture.
This is from CBS News. Hit the link for the full text of the letter. “The time for freedom has come!” Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, wrote in the letter posted on X. María Corina Machado released a letter addressing the Venezuelan people after leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were … Read more
At least some Venezuelans are happy
As former strongman Maduro and his wife take a cruise to NYC. Video from Caracas.
Short feature: “Losing Heat Through Our Heads” – six paragraphs
Another urban legend kaput! Best advice – “If your head is cold put a hat on.” According to The Guardian, the origin of the “losing heat through your head” myth is a “vaguely scientific” experiment conducted the U.S. military in the 1950s, where subjects were dressed in cold weather survival suits designed to keep them … Read more
Friday cocktail – the Aviation
Other variations but this is the basic one. Tasty with the many variations. The two liqueurs are readily available.
King Charles Christmas speech
This is annual as the Monarch speaks briefly. As his mother Queen Elizabeth did, he speaks a great deal about Faith. When he met with Pope Leo in the Vatican a few months ago they prayed together. The king is the head of the (Anglican) Church of England and it’s the first time in five … Read more