A picture that speaks for itself...

Quite a lovely day here in"war ravaged" Portland...

I didn't think I could be more embarrassed by this administration. Trump at the UN - "Hold my beer..." Fucking moron.

Next Step: Eliminate Federal funding and take over public transportation hubs in order to control the movement of people and materials. It's not about the "safety" of public transit in Boston and Chicago, it's a test, a proof of concept. "Your papers please..."

"ABC" => Another Bootlicking Coward

This morning's outlook... youtu.be/YZuMe5RvxPQ?...

I just finished episode 3 of Alien: Earth. Man it's a lot of fun. Timothy Oliphant is absolutely fantastic in his role, and I am truly impressed with the storyline. Check it out if you get a chance!

So, if what I am seeing is correct, Washington DC might soon become the Imperial City for the Orange King?

Wanted to share some cuteness and joy this morning. This is Roxy, she is the newest member of our raccoon gaze. She showed up on Sunday, and seems to be quite at home!

Today I am reminded of Jackson Browne's single "Lives in the Balance" (1986) Feels very apropos.

First, they came from Mr Garcia...

The cruelty of this administration is beyond believability. Where is their humanity?

Honestly, I don't think I've used the word "fuck" this much since my time in the Army infantry...

Wisconsin voters, you rock!!

Godspeed Doc. You were amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent and kindness with the world.

Following the judicial elections in Wisconsin, and Ellen Musk-rat's involvement, I can't help but think of the political setting in Nancy Kress' "Beggars in Spain"...

As a technologist, I've looked for years to find ways to apply Artificial "Intelligence" in its myriad forms, to real world human challenges. I am now convinced that the whole shebang's just a metric butt-ton of stolen monkeys, shoved inside a Chinese Room banging on typewriters...

Kinda feeling this vibe lately.

As someone who spent a good portion of his younger life in military service, and dealing with classified information, communication, and operations (INFOSEC, COMSEC, & OPSEC) I can pretty much assure you that war planning via a commercial app violates all of those standards...

This is a Grizzly Bear/Polar Bear hybrid ... Because science has shown us that happy-hour double margaritas are the leading cause of biodiversity.

Gods, how the hell is this concept so hard for some people to understand: Tax the rich to feed the poor. Broligarchs, when is enough enough? Where is your humanity?

Woot! Butch and Sunny are back home! I can only imagine how overwhelming that first breath of real air must have been! Not to mention the dolphins who showed up to greet them (or steal their wallets. Depending on your view of dolphins...) www.space.com/space-explor...

The road to Hell and into a constitutional crisis, is paved by the executive branch blatantly and intentionally ignoring the judiciary.

"Any excuse will serve a tyrant." - Aesop's The Wolf and the Lamb

Thank the Gods I prefer Hawaiian shirts ...

There is this moment of pure magic during one of the live tracks on the Eagle's "Hell Freezes Over" album, when the audience suddenly realizes that the sexy Spanish guitar piece they are listening to is the lead-in to the iconic Hotel California... And they go nuts. It's truly wonderful.

Monogamy?? In this economy? You have to be kidding...

Today I successfully rebuilt the lights for our microwave oven, by using LED bulbs from a Mercedes... It's now the fanciest microwave in the whole house!

I am a huge fan of clever bumper stickers. My car has a couple, but the majority are affixed to my roof basket. This new one however, is definitely going on the rear bumper of my car.

Reminding the Democrats of this bit of wisdom... "The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote." The time to play nice is over. You owe it to the future of our country to take a fucking stand, and make your voices heard over the pillaging of our democracy!

Why was the man with the cane, the only one to stand against fascism?

For the moment, that $19.00 strawberry sounds quite luxurious. However, after hearing more about the idiotic broligarchy's tariff plans, and having just paid $9.00 a dozen for eggs, I can only assume that strawberry pricing is only a shadow of things to come...

Securely transporting the cargo. Estimated Value: 10 million dollars (US) (Kinda reminds me of the hyperinflation in Germany's Weimar Republic just prior to the Nazis coming into power. Just sayin'...)

Message to Marco Rubio: Shut your slack-jawed cake-hole before you drool stupid juice all over everything.

I was so appalled at the behavior of Trump and his gang of butt-snorkeling sycophants yesterday, that I wrote President Zelenskyy an apology letter. I don't expect he will ever see it, but I could think of no other way to respond at the moment. Slava Ukraini! www.teknoviking.com/2025/03/01/t...

I've never seen such disgusting manners and absolute lack of decorum and decency... Trump and his administration are the worst kind of bullies. Volodymyr Zelensky is a fucking hero, and 10 times the President Trump will ever be. Slava Ukraini!

Does it make a difference? Yes! In the short term you feel like you’re doing something, and in the longer term, the groundswell of support and media coverage for this helps mobilize folks for even bigger actions. #EcononmicBoycott

Trump's cutbacks to Veteran's services, is a slap in the face to those who served. Beware the praetorian Cesar, the Ides of March are nearly upon us. (Just to be clear: That's at best, a mixed historical metaphor. The haruspex are probably rolling their eyes somewhere, but I kind of like it.)

We had a visitor to our backyard this afternoon, and she apparently really likes Fuji apples. :)

We've been getting pounded by rain over the last couple days, but had a short sunny break yesterday where I managed to catch a Red-tailed Hawk dancing the sky under a double rainbow.

My email to OPM Time - 6:00am (EST)- REM Sleep Location - Cystal-blue stream, Italy. Activity - Interface w "Valentino" Challenge - Tardiness will result in the lack of funding. Outcome - Another Manic Monday Note - I wish my bed was already made. PS - Woah, woah

I only just realized that the Dino-Nuggets (Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets) that I just bought for my daughter are, in fact, made out of actual dinosaur. I am highly amused.

Enjoying a hot cup of coffee on the back deck while this morning's sunrise reminds me that the future is unwritten.

Someone asked me 'Why the raccoon and outdoor pictures in this time of great unrest?" Because they give me joy and I want to share that wherever I can. And because, finding joy is, in itself, an act of rebellion.