RichC | January 31, 2026
The beach restoration in Delray Beach Florida was mentioned earlier this month as the equipment arrived. Each beach walk we see “some” progress until this past week most of the equipment just sat behind the fenced off area. Now the huge dredging barge was “tugged” to where the pipe ends offshore and anchored in place. […]
RichC | January 30, 2026
The latest attempt by the Republicans leadership in Congress to convince 60 Senators to vote to extend funding for the Federal government is once again looking grim. This time the cudgel used by Democrats is funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Who knows if there is a compromise to be made with Democrats, but […]
RichC | January 29, 2026
While digging through a box in the basement, I stumbled across Brenda’s old Palm OS phone: Sprint-based Treo 600 (I think). I had a few different models as well and recall my Palm Treo 700p (one of my favorite smartphones in the day) that I posted as a ThrowBack Thursday entry a few years ago. […]
RichC | January 28, 2026
Just like in January last year, the colder air of winter from up north is reaching us in Florida again this year. The winds blew stronger from the north after the recent strong winter storm and brought with it some cooler air. Thankfully the sun was out (as we put on our windbreakers and layers) […]
RichC | January 27, 2026
Much of the United States had a monster ice and snowstorm this past weekend. In SW Ohio we received our share too … but thankfully it was snow and not ice that created major power outages to our south and southwest. Along with the cold weather, this one is going to take a while to […]
RichC | January 26, 2026
It is hard to believe I have not included the Bay City Rollers for Music Monday considering they were a hot band in the 1970s (and continued to perform for decades later). Picking one hit is impossible, but since “Saturday Night” from 1975-76 caught my ear last week, here it is from YouTube (by the […]
RichC | January 25, 2026
Last week I was reading automotive journalist George Straton’s review (a friend on X.com) on the Ford F-150 Raptor and he used the term “dromaeosaurid” in his article. Assuming it had something to do with a dinosaur reference, I still needed to look it up in order to feel educated. Perhaps I’m not the only […]
RichC | January 24, 2026
In an era of political polarization, it’s crucial to examine how nations can swiftly embrace socialist or communist systems, and how hard it is to reverse course without robust democratic mechanisms like free, fair elections. Historical examples from the USSR, Cuba, and Venezuela show how quickly charismatic leaders who promise equality and prosperity can consolidate […]
RichC | January 23, 2026
I’ve tried a variety of scam/spam phone look-up options as well as a TrueCaller app on my iPhone. Still, those who want me to pick up my phone are still finding ways to get through. Unfortunately artificial intelligence still seems to struggle in developing tools to help … as commenting like this: The phone number […]
RichC | January 22, 2026
We are back to walking on the beach no matter the weather (like last year), but we’re still watching the weather to avoid thunderstorms … rain is ok so long as the temps are tolerable. Surprisingly, my foot seems to be improving with walking on the beach and so I will continue to pretend it […]
RichC | January 21, 2026
Obviously the social media algorithms know what triggers me and other fiscal conservative smaller government advocates.
RichC | January 20, 2026
Am I the only one who jumps from one book to the other without finishing the one I previously started? I doubt it — it’s probably a common problem. Anyway, I recently finished the “DisUnited Nations” by Peter Zeihan which was excellent … mostly because I enjoy geography and history. But also offers insight as […]
RichC | January 19, 2026
Likely due to my “Happy Place” post last week … and listening to a little music while on the beach … I picked Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” song that was a hit in 2008 for this week’s Music Monday. I’ll admit, I’m not really a big Kid Rock fan (previous post 2017), but I […]
RichC | January 18, 2026
After gifting Brenda AirPods a year or so ago and seeing her enjoy them so much … buying a new pair was a no-brainer after she forgot to bring the old ones along on a trip. Since the newer ones were on sale at Costco for $148 (and elsewhere) after the holidays, we pick up […]
RichC | January 17, 2026
The NFL season is close to ending and we’ll soon know who will be playing in Super Bowl LIX in San Francisco. The final 8 teams meet this weekend .. but if you click on the grid, you’ll also see last weekend’s wildcard playoff teams.
RichC | January 16, 2026
Can you tell if this “Cow Jumped Over the Moon” image has been manipulated (Photoshopped), AI generated or is a real photo? You are exactly right. From the human eye alone, it is now often impossible to be certain, especially with images like this that sit right at the boundary between coincidence, editing, and AI […]
RichC | January 15, 2026
It is impossible to not smile when the sun is shining and the beach is calling me. Brenda and I are so thankful to have this time together and feeling free doing something we both love — walk the beach. Yes, I wish my foot was back to normal, but surprisingly walking on the beach […]
RichC | January 14, 2026
Likely Brenda and I did not properly thank our kids for the over-the-top Christmas gift this year. They all have the robot vacuums in their homes and regularly rave and show us just what they are able to do these days. I think both of us thought we might eventually buy one since our first […]
RichC | January 13, 2026
The WyzeCam came through in trying to figure out where a letter disappeared to. After tracking her steps, Brenda could not find a letter and check that needed to be delivered. She knew that she had taken it with her, but couldn’t find it (it happens to all of us). So after checking multiple times […]
RichC | January 12, 2026
For Music Monday this week, here’s a snippet floating around social media (likely for a while) that I attempted to use Perplexity AI to decipher. It failed, but could only venture a guess that it was a clip from “a television talent show” — my guess is “The Voice” but not sure since I don’t […]
RichC | January 11, 2026
The advantage of having a social media presence is that I’m never at a loss for posting something on MyDesultoryBlog! 😊
RichC | January 10, 2026
It is that time of the year: Checking out Lake Superior State University’s Banished Words List — their 50th! (My daughter will like the first one after mentioning it to me back in 2025). Here are this year’s golden class of banishments and rationale: 6-7 “There are six or seven reasons why this phrase needs […]
RichC | January 9, 2026
Those of us using the Apple ecosystems have been a little bit frustrated as AI seems to be a bit slower in coming to our iPhones and devices than others. Competitors are leaping ahead when it comes to developing LLMs (Large Language Models) that most assume are the bedrock of developing artificial intelligence. Time and […]
RichC | January 8, 2026
The Christmas decorations have been taken down and almost put away for another year. While doing so, I re-stacked and re-stored a few items (should have thrown more away). One of the items that made me smile was my Grandma and Grandpa Bluhm’s ceramic clock that I clearly remember and can still see on their […]
RichC | January 7, 2026
While this is not exactly a new map (1980-2014), the “Average Length of Winter in Days” in North America likely doesn’t change all that much. Still, the BrilliantMaps repost of it in December makes it interesting, at least to me, as we hibernate this January 2026.
RichC | January 6, 2026
I think about my granddaughters every morning when I go through a Seinfeld-like routine (“about nothing”) when I pick one of the three Kellogg’s cereal bowls out of the dishwasher or cupboard. It’s only a silent mental routine by me in “hoping” I pick “Tony the Tiger” bowl, the kids favorite bowl. The morning or […]
RichC | January 5, 2026
While listening to Charles Payne on Fox Business, he referenced The Mamas and The Papas when commenting on a stock pick for 2026 by a guest: Monday.com LTD (ticker $MNDY). The comment referenced the song Monday, Monday (previous post) as being a 1966 hit and number 1 song. A second reference is today’s Music Monday […]
RichC | January 4, 2026
As someone who has spent most of their career dealing with “graphic design” in one way or another after 40 years working at Consolidated Printing and Publishing Co, this sign on the door struck me as humorous. We can only hope it isn’t real? On a non-humorous note, I found my K4RDC (amateur radio) U.S. […]
RichC | January 3, 2026
As we bid farewell to 2025 and step into 2026, America stands at a crossroads amid ongoing political tempests. The past year has seen continued clashes between those championing a return to foundational freedoms and forces pushing for ever-expanding government control. Drawing from timeless wisdom, it’s time for conservatives to resolve anew: let’s reclaim the […]
RichC | January 2, 2026
The years sure do start to melt together and numbers in the thousands of daily posts doesn’t seem possible? But the stats don’t lie and neither do the years. So as I did last year, I’m archiving MDB numbers. Personal blogging for most has given way to social media and podcasting and video “shorts” these […]
RichC | January 1, 2026
J.K. Rowling, born Joanne Kathleen Rowling on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England, is the acclaimed British author of the Harry Potter series, which has sold over 600 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 85 languages. Inspired to write the series during a delayed train journey in 1990, she completed the first […]