Flip This, Greedoid
Saturday was the day a much-hyped plastic pocket watch, jointly designed by Swatch and high-end watchmaker Audemars Piguet, went on sale at Swatch outlets around the world.
Watch Show & Tell by Paul: Paying Homage
I’ll leave the debates to others: I’m Team Homage.
The Birdwatcher’s Lament
Say what you will about Mark Zuckerberg, his moderation policies have kept his three sites from going the way of TikTok and Twitter, which have been overrun by MAGAbots and Nazis.
Twister in Tornado Alley
Last night’s tornado in Enid, Oklahoma, which also hit Vance Air Force Base, happily killed no one, though it did destroy dozens of homes in town. Vance AFB was our first USAF assignment, and news of the tornado brought back memories.
Back on Land
So … we meet at last, Mister Bond.
No King, No King, You’re the King
Confession time: Donna and I didn’t turn out for the No Kings protest yesterday.
No Skin Off My Nose (This Time, Anyway)
I don’t know if UV exposure from a flying career aggravated my propensity for skin cancers or if it’s merely genetic.
Naoi Mbliana Déag Already
Tomorrow marks my nineteenth year of sobriety.