Why Did Trump Put A Tariff On Penguins?

Last week, Trump astounded the world by placing tariffs on the Heard and McDonald Islands—remote specks on the map inhabited only by penguins. Yes, penguins. As if that weren’t bizarre enough, he also announced a wave of retaliatory tariffs on many other countries,...

How To Become A Crypto Millionaire, Or Go Broke Trying

Let me start by saying my view of crypto is limited—and very negative. Trying to be fair about the subject, I turned to ChatGPT for a better understanding. Here’s what I finally came up with. Crypto has no intrinsic value—none. Its value comes only from what people...

What’s The Bottom Line On Tariffs? How Much Will They Cost Me?

Tariffs are a tax nations charge on imported or exported goods. The importer always pays the tax, and the money always goes straight into the pockets of the country imposing the tariff. But don’t be fooled—while the importer technically pays the tax, the cost always...

From the Doghouse

A look at dogs having fun

Poser Gallery

My gallery of pictures I’ve created in Poser

Nature by Carol

A look at the less technical side of life

French Culture, I’m Forced To Admit I Was Wrong

French Culture, I’m Forced To Admit I Was Wrong

My father returned from WW2 with pieces of shrapnel slowly working their way out of his body and a deep and abiding hatred of the French. I don’t know about you and your father, but mine never wanted to discuss the details. I never knew his reasons, but he passed his...

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An Open Letter To The Democratic National Committee

An Open Letter To The Democratic National Committee

Let me be absolutely clear about this: I detest Trump. And yes, I fully expect that one statement to drive away half of my readers, but I’m reminded of an old quote: “For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing.” Fortunately, I had the good sense not...

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From the Doghouse -It’s all about them

A look at dogs having fun!

Short Stories

With posts like these, ever wonder what kind of fiction I would write?

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