The Old Tech Writer

I went to the ophthalmologist yesterday at 8:30. Gas was $3.39/gal on the way. When I drove home, the same stations had changed to $3.59/gal. This morning, it is $3.79/gal. This is South Burlington, VT.

MAGA Christians Are Absolutely Terrified Of James Talarico. They Should Be. Time to flip some tables.

evanhurst.substack.com/p/maga-chris...

Former Diplomat Galbraith Fears Long Conflict Ahead in Iran | Seven Days With deep experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, Peter Galbraith sees another quagmire ahead in Iran.

Former Diplomat Galbraith Fears Long Conflict Ahead in Iran www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...

Trump Is Wrong about Jimmy Carter: My Grandfather Trusted Mail-in Voting

Rebutting Trump's statement today. Back in 2025.
www.cartercenter.org/news/trump-i...

he's bored. Cuba is next.

Hakeem Jeffries won't commit to blocking additional Iran war funding The House minority leader said Democrats will "cross that bridge when we get to it" but added that President Donald Trump has so far failed to justify his "war of choice."

Weak as water.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

a storm trooper is giving a thumbs up in front of a group of people . ALT: a storm trooper is giving a thumbs up in front of a group of people .

Happy anniversary to you both!!

Country Joe & the Fish - VietNam Song - Live Woodstock 1969 - Full HD Video YouTube video by Dima T

youtu.be/ft0vkKCadgk?...

Country Joe McDonald, Bay Area rock icon and Woodstock anti-war voice, dies at 84 Country Joe McDonald, the Berkeley singer-songwriter who headed Country Joe and the Fish, has died at 84.

www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Americans, Canadians gather at border library in joint protest Group sings across the U.S.-Canada boundary at historic Haskell Free Library.

www.wcax.com/2026/03/08/a...

I hope there was no damage to your home.

Post a book quote that you love. #booksky #bookchallenge #writers #authors #readers #booklovers
“The answer must be, I think, that beauty and grace are performed whether or not we will or sense them. The least we can do is try to be there.”
― Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek

Of course, Russia is giving Iran intelligence data. The faster the US runs down defensive munitions, the quicker it can push Ukraine to capitulate.

Scenes from Vermont's Town Meeting Day 2026 YouTube video by Vermont Public

Scenes from Vermont Town Meeting Day 2026. youtu.be/y5f4a1xBRqo?...

Labor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence | Steve Arrants Yesterday, Anthropic (Claude's company) published research on AI's labor market impact. The findings are more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Here are the three things I found interesting: 1. T...

So what's IN this report from Anthropic?
www.linkedin.com/posts/stevea...

a video of a person riding a horse in a muddy field with the words viralhog written on the bottom ALT: a video of a person riding a horse in a muddy field with the words viralhog written on the bottom

At 7:25 this morning, Mud Season began in Vermont.

Kristi Noem returns her plastic surgery with the loss of her cabinet post.

Himes: I have a theory on how this ends…

You’re going to see oil go across $100… Projections for economic growth are going to go down.

And at some point in 3-5 weeks, the president is going to say this is really not tenable. And he’s going to declare victory and walk away.

Name a movie starting with the letter "G"
I can hear the theme now!

So did I. It was syndicated here in the States. I watched on the New York CBS station on saturday nights.

Manchester England, England. Across the Atlantic Sea...

Iran War: We Follow The Money (To Mar-A-Lago) How the Mar-A-Lago Gang is Cashing In On The Iran War

I'm not even surprised anymore. Just disgusted, disappointed, disillusioned...
thedemocracydefender.substack.com/p/iran-war-w...

They look like extras on a Gerry Anderson show -- "Tea break on the UFO set!"

Portmerion (Live At Rock City, Nottingham 1987) YouTube video by Fairport Convention - Topic

One of my favorite instrumental tracks, heard at an important point in my life. Portmeirion is bliss.
youtu.be/NLlu8ijq91Q?...

The Curious Case of Thomas Pynchon With the release of "Shadow Ticket," his first novel in 12 years, and the "Vineland"-inspired "One Battle After Another," only one thing is for sure: the author won’t be in evidence.

airmail.news/issues/2025-...

😂😂😂

So does Kristiiii Nooooooooem have to give her new face back?

a man in a red hat is saying `` it 's coming '' with his arms in the air . ALT: a man in a red hat is saying `` it 's coming '' with his arms in the air .

Sugaring season in Vermont