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Tis the season. Time to watch what I consider the ultimate Christmas movie. Lion in Winter. It came out in 1968. Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn, a very young Anthony Hopkins. It's a period piece set in 1183. King Henry II gathers the family to name his successor to the throne. Three sons, all are vying for Henry's affection. Elenor his wife who spends most of the year imprisoned. They all spend their time together plotting to force him into a decision. Some great quotes

December 12

Same old, same old MAGA whataboutism. They can't help it, they're wired that way, No interest in serious or semi serious discussion. No desire even try to find a middle ground

Maybe our resident Trumper can enlighten us. There has to be a silly meme out there somewhere,

Sleepy Grandpa Trump yelling at clouds again Three cognitive exams? Why so many?

They'll never get the votes to impeach. Just round them up and set them adrift in a Venezuelan cargo vessel.

Not surprising.

Also today, Gen. Washington issues orders to officers that they should "put themselves in proper uniform." This should consist of "by no means...costly or expensive Regimentals, but uniforms in their Colour, Cut and Fashion...no matter how plain or coarse." 2/2

The plan is to cut two minutes off the clock. Will probably be added to commercial time for betting folks

So I took the bit went to ChatGPT...recommendations. I included a new AD

December 11 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/december-11?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2025-1211-12112025

Just give him a shiny object and your wishes will be granted

“The General will want some of each, as well as of the sweetmeats and pickles that are on board, as his lady [Martha] will be here today or tomorrow. You will please to pick up such things on board as you think will be acceptable to her, and send them as soon as possible.” (From the National Park Service’s “Bicentennial Daybook,” 1975)

December 10 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/december-10

From today's Jonathan Last newsletter. He has a strong point... https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-wager-and-authoritarian-shift?utm_campaign=email-post&r=45wcm&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

From last night Colbert Show... https://view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/17653777895322019ed781f4f/raw?utm_source=cnn_Reliable+Sources+–+Dec+10%2C+2025&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=0ZCpPwm93MXi0H6g1UfDlE%2FfdxGFpsUXRjJmaCaqfvYoy5xFEsD9Bi5yRlrei1Lt&bt_ts=1765377789536

I just went to ChatGPT and asked about the possibility of using TeSlaa at the Tight End position. I was informed he was an offensive lineman. Now I understand why he hasn't see much playing time. I should have followed up whether he could be used at center

I've done enough Summer Community Band concerts to have this seared into my brain.... Throw in Ride of the Valkyres...(Kill the Wabbit, Kill the Wabbit)

And installed evil solar panels on the White House roof which were later removed by Reagan.

How many houses does grandpa Trump own? Does he do this rant with his grandchildren I’m old enough when people revolted against Carter when he told us to wear a sweater instead of turning up the heat

I saw a headline in one of our local papers (Daily Press, Newport News) that Virginia houses 35% of the data centers in the U-S with communities looking for their share of the action. I found this map of where they all are. NoVA is #1 Richmond area not far behind... https://www.datacentermap.com/usa/virginia/