Book: Started a new to me book – “God, the Science, the Evidence”

Posted By on November 13, 2025

After meeting my buddy Jeff for lunch last week, we decided to start a new book to discuss. This has been something we’ve done over the years, although I admit, he is much better in staying on task when it comes to reading than me.

Kindle bookThe book, “God, the Science, the Evidence, the Dawn of a Revolution” is an international best seller … although not a brand new release like “1929(my current read — excellent by the way). I picked up the Bollore and Bonnassies book as a Kindle read (Jeff does Apple iPad for the improved quality and color), and since it is not a short couple of weeks library borrow, we will have more time to work our way through it — an excuse for lunch again, as if we need one.

For now, here’s the Amazon summary:

After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God.

For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, Darwin, and Freud created the impression that we could explain the workings of the Universe without the idea of a creator–God. By the beginning of the twentieth century, materialism had become the dominant theory of the time. And yet, with unexpected and astonishing force, the pendulum of science has swung back in the other direction, owing to a rapid succession of discoveries: the theory of relativity; quantum mechanics; the Big Bang; the theories of expansion, heat death, and fine-tuning of the universe. This newly acquired knowledge has upended the certainties of the twentieth century collective consciousness. Once the only acceptable theory, materialism is increasingly considered an irrational belief.

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Hm, I’m starting to really admire Brenda’s 2019 Tesla Model 3

Posted By on November 12, 2025

Today’s earlier post had to do with Tesla (“Musk’s $1 Trillion Is Not Guaranteed” – so I wanted to archive it since it was also posted on TheHustings). Also, the weather has vastly improved and it seemed like a good time to add another Wyze Cam driveway video highlighting the disappearing autumn colors.

Besides, I’m winking emojistarting to admire Brenda’s 2019 Tesla Model 3maybe a little too much?
   

After eye-bulging shock, my thoughts on Elon Musk’s pay package

Posted By on November 12, 2025

Elon Musk‘s new Tesla pay package isn’t a guaranteed $1 TRILLION payout, it’s a stretch-goal incentive structure requiring him to achieve extraordinarily ambitious milestones: deploying 1 million robotaxis, selling 10 million FSD subscriptions, scaling to 1 million Optimus robots, and growing Tesla’s market cap 6x to $8.5T (surpassing Nvidia’s peak).

Elon Musk at Nov 6, 2025 meeting

Tesla also laid out a series of earnings milestones for Musk, beginning with $50 billion in annual adjusted profit and moving up to $400 billion. In the third quarter, Tesla reported adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 billion.CNBC

These aren’t “easy” bonuses—they demand transforming transportation, labor, and society at a scale no company has ever achieved. Hitting even a fraction would create immense shareholder value and advance humanity.

Shareholders approved it 75-25 because they recognize: visionaries who swing for the fences and connect should be rewarded massively when they deliver. Musk has done it before; tying his compensation to these moonshots aligns incentives perfectly. Ambitious targets deserve ambitious upside. (more…)

Honoring Veterans Day: A Moment of Reflection and Gratitude

Posted By on November 11, 2025

Each year on November 11th, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day traces its roots back to Armistice Day, first observed in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I — the “war to end all wars.” The armistice between the Allied nations and Germany took effect on the <strong”>eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Veterans Day image - Wikipedia 2025marking the end of one of history’s most devastating conflicts.

In 1954, following World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the commemoration to include veterans of all wars, officially renaming it Veterans Day. Since then, it has become a solemn reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our freedoms across generations.

While parades and ceremonies take place around the country, Veterans Day is also a time for quiet reflection — to thank those who served, to remember those who never came home, and to consider the cost of liberty. Many of us have friends or family who wore the uniform, and it’s worth taking a few minutes to reach out and simply say, “thank you.”

As we enjoy the blessings of everyday life — our families, our work, our freedom to worship and speak — may we remember that these are privileges secured and preserved by others’ service and sacrifice. Gratitude, after all, is best expressed not just in words, but in how we live as citizens worthy of their commitment.

Music Monday: Journey making their final farewell tour in 2026

Posted By on November 10, 2025

My daughter mentioned that the band Journey announced Don't Stop Believin' - Journeytheir farewell “Final Frontier” tour this month and wondered just how closely we followed them, knowing the band heyday was in the 1970-80s — our music listening years. We of course listened to them, but couldn’t say that Journey was at the top of our “loved their music” list … even if I did include “Faithfully” for our 37th wedding anniversary post.

After Katelyn mention them though, I did a quick personal review of the group, their hits and albums (and there are a lot) and decided Journey would be a perfect Music Monday inclusion this week. I’ll pick a YouTube favorite (415 Million Views!) from a 1981 concert in Houston for their 1981 Escape Tour: “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Archive: Wanted to save a few more family “goings-on”

Posted By on November 9, 2025

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The Shutdown Charade: Broken Promises Demand a New Path

Posted By on November 9, 2025

Why do public schools, a college education, the social safety net and health care continue to need more money? Because government is inefficient and too Thatcher on Socialismheavily involved … especially at the Federal level. 

Late last week I sent my right-leaning column commentary to TheHusting.news — we’ll see how it is received. No doubt those on the left who have always wanted a single-payer government run system will disagree, but their selling points never pan out no matter how far left they go. Good luck NYC after electing Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as your new mayor; let’s see how giving Socialism and free stuff (by taxing the wealthy) will work out this time. It has me remembering Margaret Thatcher’s quote: The problem with Socialism is you eventually run out of other people’s money.Let’s see if Florida has enough room for a bunch more New Yorkers?

The Shutdown Charade: Broken Promises Demand a New Path

As the federal government shutdown drags into its second month—the longest in U.S. history—Americans are caught in a partisan standoff. With non-essential services halted, travelers feeling the pinch and federal workers furloughed, Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are demanding a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to keep premiums “affordable.” Republicans call it a non-starter, leaving the economy and families in limbo.

What this shutdown really exposes is the failure of Obamacare. It was sold in 2010 as a cost-cutting fix that would allow people to keep their doctors and slash family premiums by $2,500 annually. Instead, premiums for ACA plans have soared 80% since 2014. Now, without expiring Biden-era subsidies, out-of-pocket costs for a Silver plan could jump 114% next year; that’s $6,000 for a 40-year-old. Democrats’ fix? More taxpayer-funded subsidies, costing $100 billion yearly, to prop up a collapsing system.

Obamacare promised competition and efficiency, but instead delivered mandates, regulations and fewer choices. Insurers fled, administrative costs ballooned, and premiums kept climbing. Now, Democrats hold the government hostage, demanding more cash to mask these flaws. Throwing money at a broken system only deepens dependency and drives up costs for the middle class.

The solution isn’t more government spending, it’s a free market. Let patients shop across state lines, mandate price transparency and free innovators from red tape. Models like direct primary care and telemedicine already cut costs by up to 50% without subsidies. Repeal ACA’s worst mandates, offer portable tax credits, and watch competition drive prices down.

End this shutdown, but not with another bailout. Admit Obamacare’s failure, reject endless subsidies, and embrace a patient-centered system that prioritizes affordability through competition, not control. Anything less is a betrayal of the American taxpayer.

The future requires our accepting AI and technological change

Posted By on November 8, 2025

Perplexity generated image of the AI revolutionIn keeping with yesterday’s “a day behind” theme, the Tech Friday post for this week will be “a day late.” Instead of on Friday … it will be on Saturday this week; I’ll hopefully catch up and will try not to make this a trend. 😊 

As the dawn of the automobile did to the buggy whip industry in the early 1900s, aviation to traveling by boat or train, and both computers and telecommunications in the later half of the 20th century for business … careers and businesses are always changing to become more productive and competitive. Most of us have lived to see what the Internet did during our lifetimes, whether we are young or old; I sure did being in the printing and publishing industry!

We all saw, and are seeing, the opportunity to be more efficient and productive through technology. I would be hard pressed to argue artificial intelligence, automation and robotics is not going to have a similar impact (if not more) than technological changes in the past 50 or 100 years.

Microsoft Jobs exposed to AI

Interestingly, Microsoft Research has picked the to the top 40 jobs most exposed to AI change. For the good or bad, we will all be affected, be it to be personally more efficient, or seeing a chosen career displaced. If we don’t adapt, we’ll find ourselves left behind … as happened with an unwillingness to learn to use computers for my father and father-in-law. They were not alone and it disadvantaged many from the Greatest Generation who were unwilling to keep learning.

Hopefully my recognizing this will force me to at least try to Thinking emojikeep learning. How about you?

Beautiful autumn color and a camping photo from the late 1980s

Posted By on November 7, 2025

I know, it is Friday and that generally means an interesting (at least to me) Tech Friday story. Does a photo of Brenda’s “tech-y” Tesla Model 3 with the trees changing count? I didn’t think so …

Brenda's Tesla Model 3 on a crisp autumn day

In reality, I’m slightly behind in my week and totally missed posting a #TBT photo my buddy Jeff sent me yesterday after our lunch. The photo … and a couple of immature embarrassing items that I’m not sharing … is worthy of a great late 1980’s hiking and camping trip memory. It was all triggered by our talking about hiding “dimes” along a North Carolina mountain climb and our documenting where we hide them. There’s no way we’d ever decipher our notes! 

Camping in NC

Anyway, it was an enjoyable lunch as always …  and a good shared memory

Too many Internet downloads in my “To Blog On” folder

Posted By on November 6, 2025

Bookshelves Overloaded The subject line reference “To Blog On” isn’t really correct … but the sentiment is the same. The referenced folder is really labeled MyCubbyC_xxxx (the year) and goes back to when I was using the LogMeIn service in 2013. I used their early beta cloud storage service called MyCubby at the time.

MyCubby Closed

It continues to be the folder I use to collect odds and end tidbits that I might want to blog on … even though the cloud service no longer exists … and it tends to get “overloaded” this time of the year with miscellaneous items (like the bookshelf illustrates). In today’s case below, there is an interesting plan for White House remodeling from a century or so ago …

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