…from Maaaaars.
A truly dumb article, disappointing from Quillette.
Running
Why you shouldn’t be doing it.
This is definitely news I can use. I only run when chasing something, or being chased by something, or trying to catch a plane.
A New Sex Drug?
I agree, women should be able to try this if they want.
February, Or March
That’s the goal for first flight of the Mark 3 Spaceship.
Intermittent Fasting
The health evidence continues to pour in.
Most days I don’t eat anything until dinner time, unless I’m traveling, or doing a business/social lunch.
Holiday Break
I’m a little burned out on blogging, so I’m taking a few days off. Be good in comments.
[Update Monday morning]
OK, this is somewhat urgent, so a break from the break: Only two days left to support The Space Show on the year-end fundraiser.
A Matter Of Truth
Thoughts on J. K. Rowling and the new totalitarianism of wokeness from Dr. Dalrymple.
A Very Libertarian Christmas
A Charlie Brown Gospel
A story of how Charles Schulz got it past CBS.
I remember watching it as a kid, and being annoyed that the kids voices weren’t what I’d imagined them reading the comic strip.
Healthcare Insanity
I just got the doctor’s bill for my back problems. The doctor’s visit was $900, which seems crazy high to me for five minutes with her, but the insurance paid for it. The X-ray was a couple hundred bucks, but the insurance covered that, too.
But the insurance didn’t cover all of the back brace (which I only wore for a day or two, after deciding it wasn’t doing me much good). It only covered $4350 dollars, and I got stuck with the bill for the other $644. Yes, that’s right; they charged five effing grand for a lumbar-support brace.
After Christmas, I’m going to raise hell. There has to be some kind of mistake. If not, I’m going into the back-brace business.
[Update a while later]
Note: I haven’t been billed for the MRI yet. I can’t wait.