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A Work In Procrastination. Not All Rabbit Holes Are Open
Is 2026 Going to Be a Good Year, a Bad Year, or Just Average? I asked Grok for his unfiltered prediction. Then I asked him to argue all three sides. Vote below and leave a comment. Welcome to Day 1 of this newsletter in 2026. Instead of the usual “happy new year / here are…
I’ve always preferred sticking with the shows (and people) I already like rather than hunting for something new. Same goes for this post: just me throwing whatever’s on my mind at Grok and seeing where the conversation goes. No grand plan, no niche, just whatever feels worth talking about that day. Today’s question felt like…
Dave Whitehead had a stroke Sunday, December 21st. He is currently in the ICU in Belize City. Dave has already incurred $50,000 BZD in medical expenses and is in critical condition. Linda Sue is doing her best to provide the best care he can get but she needs some help. https://gofund.me/ae3404214
Anonymous Speech and The First Amendment Do you think Anonymous Speech is Protected Speech?
Should you use a Travel Agent to book your next trip? Travel agents in 2025 don’t just book flights; they act as human search-engine killers. They have direct access to unpublished airline and hotel rates, can bundle weird multi-city itineraries that Kayak can’t price, and—most importantly—when a volcano erupts, a strike happens, or a cruise…
Paper Planners in 2026: Nostalgia Trap or Secret Productivity Superpower? Everyone says digital calendars won. So why are millions of people quietly going back to paper — and swearing they get more done? Let’s settle this once and for all. In one corner: Google Calendar, Notion, Todoist, Apple Reminders — infinite flexibility, color-coding, reminders that…
🗣 Argument of the Day “Did the video by six Democratic lawmakers telling U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders trigger a legitimate constitutional debate — or did it cross the line into seditious behavior when Donald Trump responded by calling their actions ‘punishable by death’?” 🔍 Background ⚖️ Two Sides of the Argument Side A —…
“Are coupons dead?” Are Coupons Dead? Not Quite — They’ve Just Gone Digital Once a Sunday ritual with scissors and newspaper inserts, coupons have transformed into digital deals and app-based rewards. But far from extinct, they’ve simply adapted to our online shopping habits. Retailers still offer discounts, but now they expect consumers to do the…
