I’d forgotten all about Mary Engelbreit, even though I still have this on my wall, dating from the time I decided to become a writer. Whatever else was no longer an option.
And while I was out she started a little diversionary line called “Engeldark.” Click here to see more.
Quote: “[T] there has been a serious erosion of the tradition of skeptical inquiry, of vigorous challenging of government leaders, of public exposure of what the government is actually doing, rather than mere pomp and rhetoric. (emphasis mine) And it is in this area—skeptical scrutiny, public exposure—where the largest strides, in my opinion, are needed.” –Carl Sagan, in 1987 (my emphasis again). In mine, too, buddy, here in 2025. (Full speech: Quillette)
The aurora from ISS. Talk about a front row seat. (h/t Kottke)
Pretty cool. (h/t Brilliant Maps)
The moment in M*A*S*H when Hotlips became Margaret. Loretta Swit, 1937-1925.
Quote for the day:
The truth is usually just an excuse for a lack of imagination.–Garak, DS9
Outro…Julio, get the stretch.
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