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Response to “Rhetoric Doesn’t Buy the Groceries” on TheHustings

RichC — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:43:17 +0000

Once again, commentary slated to run in TheHustings this week has triggered me to write a response. I suspect the editor will post my follow up in the right-column later this week, since there aren’t all that many commenters from those of us on the political right. Nevertheless, if it doesn’t get included, I don’t […]

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Music Monday: Kenny Chesney and “Young” in the Tesla

RichC — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:33:43 +0000

For today’s Music Monday, I’m combining getting the SiriusXM app working via my iPhone 16 Max to “Brenda’s” 2019 Tesla Model 3 … and the 2001 song “Young” by Kenny Chesney (his music has been mentioned a few times). First off, I enjoy the No Shoes Radio music channel 59, but only received it from […]

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Filler: Here’s how to splice “into” a wire without cutting it

RichC — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:33:28 +0000

Tool tips share on social media always get my attention. I’m not sure this wire splicing tidbit will come in handy for me, but it is still impressive.

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Do you dare mention anything during your yearly wellness visit?

RichC — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:15:29 +0000

It is time to schedule my wellness visit for 2026 and I’m afraid to mention anything … although in my case it has more to do with having to make another appointment or additional billing by my PCP. If not that, I’m sure he’ll request additional labs or refer me to a specialist! $$$ Doctor: […]

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Does driving an older EV with less range make sense? #YMMV

RichC — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:33:39 +0000

Our 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ is not really the best vehicle for road trips, but eventually we’ll learn feel comfortable stretching its limited range (realistically we’re currently only comfortable in calculating about 120 miles between stops). That said, the EV works well for our 380 mile round trip to Katelyn and Drew’s house in […]

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Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy 40th Birthday to my daughter

RichC — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:27:20 +0000

There are FOUR “happies” in front of “birthday” because Katelyn is now 40 … although it is hard to believe she is FORTY years young (Hm, I think “happies” is the plural for “happy?”) Drew took her (and the girls) to Chicago to “Stars on Ice” for her birthday weekend. Across from their hotel happened […]

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Strange birds: Noisy Geese on our roof and chimney cap!

RichC — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:28:59 +0000

We always have mourning doves (basically suburban pigeons, in my opinion) nesting around our house and sitting almost every evening on our roof, but not all that many geese do the same. This year it is not only on the roof, but on the chimney cap. Strange enough, over the years there have been blue […]

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As Americans, we should civilly debate and discuss our politics

RichC — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:41 +0000

An apology is required as I may have been premature and somewhat defensive in voicing my frustration last week over my unrequested commentary submission to TheHustings. The editors instead decided to request a left-counter and add their center-column two cents in order to make it a weekend subject — well done. So if you’re into […]

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Music Monday: “Gimme Shelter” by the Rolling Stones

RichC — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:33:58 +0000

Although Rolling Stones music has been included on MDB before, “Gimme Shelter” from 1969 hasn’t been highlighted appropriately for a Music Monday (it was included but YouTube restricted on the post “Thoughts of war, a nuclear exchange and our human condition.”) The song is ranked up there with some of the all time great music […]

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Recycling Deep Cycle batteries in Pakistan #video

RichC — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:33:13 +0000

Although I’ve done some dirty jobs in my lifetime (collecting the dead carp around ponds at a commercial fishery comes to mind) … the recycling of deep cycle batteries as is demonstrated in this video in Pakistan would not be a favorite. Do you think there are there any particular health concerns???

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EV charging circuits: Do they really make much of a difference?

RichC — Sat, 09 May 2026 10:33:51 +0000

“Curiosity may have killed the cat” (see Oxford Language Club), but now I know just how slow a 20A – 110-120 VAC circuit is in charging an Electric Vehicle (our 2019 Tesla Model 3) vs a 50A – 220-240 VAC welding circuit. Yes .. there is a big difference. Left – 110VAC 10 hr 20 […]

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Tech Friday: OpenCore has given new life to my Late2012 iMac

RichC — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:33:04 +0000

As great computers get older, it’s a challenge to know when they need to be replaced – as it was when I replaced my G4. For me, on my tweaked Late2012 Intel-chipped 27” iMac, it was not being able to move beyond MacOS Catalina (2019) that was an issue. No longer could I run certain […]

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Time with my granddaughters makes for a Happy Birthday

RichC — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:39:53 +0000

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Are you concerned that Socialism is gaining ground in America?

RichC — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:33:16 +0000

It’s interesting how career journalists and editors make decisions regarding content. A few days ago I submitted a provocative editorial that reflects what some see as a political concern for our country … and I thought it would be fitting for the “right-leaning column” of TheHustings. I expected “some” pushback based on some of the […]

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