I’ll be dreaming of this carousel into the new year — it was like a little piece of Navy Pier in Manhattan. 34thstreet.org/activities/c...
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I’ll be dreaming of this carousel into the new year — it was like a little piece of Navy Pier in Manhattan. 34thstreet.org/activities/c...
I do hope the upcoming 60th year of the series will be an exciting one (the Captain’s “butt’s getting tired”)! www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/st...
Star Trek: Last Year Mission - 1.1 First Contact
With the Five-Year-Mission wrapping to a close, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise is continuously led on a mission of new space discoveries by an eccentric, risk-taking Captain James T. Kirk, his high...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I do hope the upcoming 60th year of the series will be an exciting one (the Captain’s “butt’s getting tired”)! www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/st...
And with the onset of January fitness, I hereby give permission to self (and others) to simply enjoy certain aspects of a sport without absorbing the “intense personality” of its loudest proponents: www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting
Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM
And with the onset of January fitness, I hereby give permission to self (and others) to simply enjoy certain aspects of a sport without absorbing the “intense personality” of its loudest proponents: www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...
I don’t recall that Neal made it into Abundance, but maybe he should have, since he shares Ezra and Derek’s optimism for the future, e.g. inventing technology to remove atmospheric carbon! www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/imp...
Opinion | The sci-fi writer who predicted the future - The Washington Post
Science fiction writer Neal Stephenson predicted the metaverse, wearable tech and artificial intelligence long before those technologies arrived. What does he think of it all now? Host Megan McArdle t...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I don’t recall that Neal made it into Abundance, but maybe he should have, since he shares Ezra and Derek’s optimism for the future, e.g. inventing technology to remove atmospheric carbon! www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/imp...
Apparently St. Nikolaus lives in Germany, wears a purple cape, and carries a golden staff — I wonder what was on the wish list he sent to Finland? www.nbcnews.com/world/german...
3 'elves' are cycling from the German town of St. Nikolaus to Finland's Santa Claus Village
The cyclists are traveling north to bring letters and Christmas wish lists addressed to Santa Claus from St. Nikolaus, in Germany’s Saarland state, to the winter-themed amusement park perched on the e...
www.nbcnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Apparently St. Nikolaus lives in Germany, wears a purple cape, and carries a golden staff — I wonder what was on the wish list he sent to Finland? www.nbcnews.com/world/german...
Got a glimpse of the black tie invite (0:16)! www.youtube.com/shorts/TKEsx...
Come on, get on up!
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Got a glimpse of the black tie invite (0:16)! www.youtube.com/shorts/TKEsx...
A fitting conclusion: “His final message to the community as they close is to be kind and always work to better your community entering 2026.” www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Grand Rapids mayor reflects on first year in office
As Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand finishes his first year in office, he is looking back at the challenges and triumphs of the year.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A fitting conclusion: “His final message to the community as they close is to be kind and always work to better your community entering 2026.” www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Raising a full glass of soda to this retiring legend: www.kiro7.com/news/busines...
The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Raising a full glass of soda to this retiring legend: www.kiro7.com/news/busines...
I take this as lighthearted inspiration for work adventures too, where there’s always a good fight to be fought (0:15): “They’ll be fine. They’ll figure it out. It’s not my problem if the fight’s too hard for them.” 😆 www.youtube.com/shorts/DD2fO...
D&D New Year’s Resolutions #dnd #dungeonmaster
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December 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I take this as lighthearted inspiration for work adventures too, where there’s always a good fight to be fought (0:15): “They’ll be fine. They’ll figure it out. It’s not my problem if the fight’s too hard for them.” 😆 www.youtube.com/shorts/DD2fO...
Maybe I have travel on the mind, because thanking viewers “for choosing to spend your time in Azeroth” (2:22) sounds like the end of a flight where the pilot thanks everyone in the cabin for choosing to fly with that airline. 😝 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmG9...
Midnight Deep Dive | World of Warcraft
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December 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Maybe I have travel on the mind, because thanking viewers “for choosing to spend your time in Azeroth” (2:22) sounds like the end of a flight where the pilot thanks everyone in the cabin for choosing to fly with that airline. 😝 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmG9...
Books under the tree (5:20)! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOZK...
Alice Randall - My Black Country Christmas Live
YouTube video by Alice Randall
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December 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Books under the tree (5:20)! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOZK...
An ideal college town for making snow angels (0:38): www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mio...
Happy Holidays to the University of Michigan Community
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December 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
An ideal college town for making snow angels (0:38): www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mio...
Ah, an “irruption” means a boom migration, and for snowy owls in Chicago, that would be at least 12 birds! www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/p...
Pair of snowy owls spotted along Montrose Beach draw crowds
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Montrose Beach has drawn curious crowds.
www.nbcchicago.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Ah, an “irruption” means a boom migration, and for snowy owls in Chicago, that would be at least 12 birds! www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/p...
Yeah, the sooner the transit funding gap closes, the sooner the billboards (and the op eds criticizing them) can come down: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
2025 in review: A look back at the Chicago region’s transit crisis through op-eds
When the General Assembly met in late October for its veto session, one of the most critical matters on its agenda was passing legislation to pull the Chicago region’s mass transit system back from th...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Yeah, the sooner the transit funding gap closes, the sooner the billboards (and the op eds criticizing them) can come down: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
There was conflict and change to be sure, but also hope and what must surely be a miracle: a transit project completed ahead of schedule! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Chicago’s 2025: A year of conflict and change
In 2025, Chicago experienced a year of conflict and chaos, marked by the completion of the Kennedy Expressway rehab, the fall of political regimes, the deaths of public servants and sports legends, th...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
There was conflict and change to be sure, but also hope and what must surely be a miracle: a transit project completed ahead of schedule! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Stamps are a passion of mine — I love all shapes and sizes! Can’t wait to see these new designs in 2026, from a heavyweight boxer and 25 giants of the American Revolution, to lovebirds sharing tiny hearts and squirrels looking for their favorite snack. about.usps.com/newsroom/nat...
U.S. Postal Service Provides Sneak Peek at 2026 Stamps - Newsroom - About.usps.com
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced many of the stamps it will release in 2026.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Stamps are a passion of mine — I love all shapes and sizes! Can’t wait to see these new designs in 2026, from a heavyweight boxer and 25 giants of the American Revolution, to lovebirds sharing tiny hearts and squirrels looking for their favorite snack. about.usps.com/newsroom/nat...
Something good did happen to me — when I missed the train on Boxing Day, there was a rare book waiting for me at the book box!
December 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Something good did happen to me — when I missed the train on Boxing Day, there was a rare book waiting for me at the book box!
My way of decorating for the holidays was to change my business Gmail theme from the penultimate (Neo) to the last (unfading optimism) option on this blog post: thought.is/what-your-gm...
What Your Gmail Theme Says About You
Not only are personalities passively exerted by Gmail themes, but more so, they are a concession to the motif we choose to live with daily. Find out who you are in the following.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My way of decorating for the holidays was to change my business Gmail theme from the penultimate (Neo) to the last (unfading optimism) option on this blog post: thought.is/what-your-gm...
This is my usual screensaver, inviting me to ponder where careers ultimately lead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gml9...
macOS Sonoma wallpaper/screensaver collection: the coast of Oregon
YouTube video by Sang Hoon Lee
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December 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This is my usual screensaver, inviting me to ponder where careers ultimately lead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gml9...
Oh, the Tim Keller cited as a producer in the credits of "David" is apparently from South Africa, not Pennsylvania!
Nearer: timothykeller.com/memoriam
Further: www.msn.com/en-us/movies...
Nearer: timothykeller.com/memoriam
Further: www.msn.com/en-us/movies...
December 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Oh, the Tim Keller cited as a producer in the credits of "David" is apparently from South Africa, not Pennsylvania!
Nearer: timothykeller.com/memoriam
Further: www.msn.com/en-us/movies...
Nearer: timothykeller.com/memoriam
Further: www.msn.com/en-us/movies...
Reflections on a movie that punches above its weight!
December 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Reflections on a movie that punches above its weight!
No Holiday Cake Batter in my batch, but alas, the store was all out when I returned for seconds. 😭
December 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
No Holiday Cake Batter in my batch, but alas, the store was all out when I returned for seconds. 😭
Breakfast of a traveling champion!
December 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Breakfast of a traveling champion!
At least the music is doctor-approved! And the success of this music program is just one of many reasons I love Austin. www.kut.org/health/2025-...
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
At least the music is doctor-approved! And the success of this music program is just one of many reasons I love Austin. www.kut.org/health/2025-...
Not being familiar with this tabletop game, I neither sent nor created these holiday cards — but I like the ambition to be most festive, and of course the angelic smile of the “Harmless Offering!” mtgrocks.com/top-10-most-...
Top 10 Most Festive Cards in MTG
Fancy building a festive-themed MTG deck for the fast approaching holidays? We've got just the list for you!
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December 24, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Not being familiar with this tabletop game, I neither sent nor created these holiday cards — but I like the ambition to be most festive, and of course the angelic smile of the “Harmless Offering!” mtgrocks.com/top-10-most-...