Author Archives: Alaska

RNS Quote of the Day, 08/18/11

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Alaska

Priests who could not read or who, from ignorance, stumbled stupidly through the ritual of the Eucharist were another scandal. A Bishop of Durham in 1318 could not understand or pronounce Latin and after struggling helplessly with the word Metropolitanus … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Supper

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Alaska

  I’ve got the Asian market meltdown in the background on Bloomberg TV as I munch on some canned goods from the pantry (to supplement the hamburger I brought home). I’m baching it tonight; the wife would demand a salad … Continue reading →

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Reagan’s Neshoba Speech

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Alaska

No, he didn’t actually blame the welfare queens after all. Dave Kopel writes: Reagan’s Neshoba speech was 33 paragraphs, consisting almost entirely of remarks about economics and jokes about Jimmy Carter. In the middle of the speech, he discussed his … Continue reading →

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I Ordered Two

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Alaska

I got t-shirts from Zazzle in navy blue. I think a navy blue background best sets off Ace’s design. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Perry-Rubio 2012

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Alaska

This is the ticket idea that freaked out a Kos diarist way back in April. And despite Rubio’s statement that he would not be a VP candidate in 2012, I don’t believe him. The matchup would just be too unstoppable.

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Gerald Ford

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Alaska

The recently-installed Gerald Ford statue was in the Capitol Rotunda when I visited a few weeks back during the ridiculous heat wave. Ford was an interesting guy. In Write It When I’m Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford … Continue reading →

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I’ll Show You Mine, Part 2

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Alaska

Here’s the view of the garage pantry. The black item peeking out at left is the adult beverage fridge. Flanking the fridge on one side are these units: Here’s the remaining shelf unit, looking back from the fridge towards the … Continue reading →

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Lucifer’s Anvil

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Alaska

Dear Dr. Pournelle, that should NOT be the working title, that should BE the title! Can’t wait for this one….

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I’ll Show You Mine, Part 1

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Alaska

While I’m trying to decide whether or not to volunteer to be considered for that prepper TV pilot (upside is they appear to be a professional crew with lots of successful series under their belts; downside is that one of … Continue reading →

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Versatile SHTF Clothing Item

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Alaska

A hooded sweatshirt has many uses. It keeps you warm. It breaks up the outline of protective vests and web gear. It can be easily layered. A pair are even better — combine a medium-weight and a thin lightweight, preferably … Continue reading →

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