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Facebook has really stepped up its game. I can't stand Facebook. But I keep going back.
Pet peeve #3,765: Indians trying to blame Boeing for the Air India 171 crash.
Pet peeve #2.540: my inability to get Yuval Noah Harari out of my mind where he resides rent-free.
Pet peeve #354: trying to find the network on which NASCAR is airing on any given Sunday.
The longer I'm "away" from retirement, the more I appreciate the USAF and the more I miss "everything" F-15.
The longer I'm away from my parents' death, the more I appreciate them.
No one had any idea how much water there is in Texas.
The rain and flooding continues in the Hill Country.
The 100-year flood, Grapevine, Texas, 2015. seems fresh in my memory.
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Less Than Brief
Today's NASCAR race at Sonoma:
In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals: This race marks the quarterfinals of the NASCAR In-Season Tournament, adding an extra layer of pressure and excitement for drivers competing for tournament glory.
Playoff Implications: Points are crucial at this stage of the season. Drivers are fighting to secure positions within the top 16 of the standings to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, which begin at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2025.
USAF: The longer I'm "away" from retirement, the more I appreciate the USAF and the more I miss "everything" F-15. Link here. My primary a/c, the F-15 when assigned to Bitburg Air Base, Germany, 1983 - 1986. My primary a/c, the F-111 when assigned to RAF Lakenheath, England, 1986 - 1989. My first operational/training flight in the USAF, the B-52, Grand Forks AFB, ND, 1983.
