“Everybody was quiet, as if I knew what to do.”
HCR for the history, in bite-sized pieces. “We are America.”
Fun! Although what does it say about me that I didn’t recognize any of them until the Porg? (h/t Laughing Squid)



This year’s iPhone Photography Award winners. As always, WOW. See them all here. (h/t John Naughton)

Former Bethel judge’s apparent resignation as top public defender remains unconfirmed
The reporter does his best but honestly you’d need a spreadsheet to follow this story. Essentially everyone is or was sleeping with everyone else. (Alaska Public Media)

Quote: “Not every attempt involved a car. A motorcyclist took a turn, drawing laughter and cheers from the crowd. A father pushed his child through the course in a stroller and received a perfect score.”
Gotta love Portland. (h/t DebMcN)
Quote for the day
“Basically, it’s Hegseths all the way down in this administration.” —Paul Krugman
Outro…
Chatter Lagniappe Sunday 2026 ippa 250 to 250 HCR love in Bethel mythical monsters parallel parking in Portland OR Steven Spielberg