Category Archives: Open Thread

Open thread – 28 October 2024

Lots of yard work and Halloween decorating to do. Knock yourselves out. I did get to see the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels pull off a wild Hail Mary pass yesterday. I don’t watch much football, but that was an exciting twenty … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 11 September 2024

You can talk about last night’s debate, Haitian immigrants eating pets or Taylor Swift’s druthers if you want. Or maybe you want to remember what happened 23 years ago today. On that day, my partner and I were on our … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 30 August 2024

Share your thoughts about Trump’s wild Arlington Cemetery ride and Harris’ very safe CNN interview… or whatever else tickles your fancy. TTG

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Open Thread – 18 August 2024

There are plenty of issues, big and small, to discuss. Have at it. TTG

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Open Thread – 4 August 2024

There’s certainly no shortage of things to kvetch about, so kvetch away. In the midst of all that’s going on in the world, I’ve chosen to watch some of the Olympic competitions. A lot of happy moments there. I especially … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 28 June 2024

I’m pretty sure a lot of you have something to say about last night’s debate. What did I notice? Biden is an old man, a real old man. Fairly certain there are some in the DNC sweating that absolute fact. … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 22 May 2024

No shortage of happenings, but I’m suffering from a shortage of free time lately. Bring up whatever you want. I was surprised the ICC prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for both Hamas and Israeli leadership. Netanyahu is ready to pop … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 10 May 2024

Whatever blows your skirt up. Big geomagnetic storm hit today. Too bad it’s cloudy and rainy in Virginia today. Might have gotten a glimpse of the Northern Lights. First time I saw them was on an ROTC winter survival weekend … Continue reading

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Open Thread – 1 May 2024

Happy May Day to those who celebrate. I fondly remember those celebrations and so many others in the cities and towns of Bavaria. Beer always flowed freely, except for the Glühwein at the Christkindlesmarkt.

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Open Thread – 22 March 2024

I usually avoid posting articles about our internal politics… it’s been like a religious war lately, at least rhetorically. At least there’s not a lot of actual witch burnings yet. But we have March Madness on the Potomac today. The … Continue reading

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