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I kept hearing the phrase “all politics is local” but a lot of folks behavior does not sync to that.

Yeah, it’s been interesting reading about the arguments in local politics.

I haven’t carried for over a decade and I’m not sure I ever want to again.

Letter: Unlike Rep. Pierucci and her armed constituent, I’ve been braving the mean streets of Salt Lake City without fear for decades — The Salt Lake Tribune Letter: Candice Pierucci and her armed constituent cling to their guns like Linus clings to his security blanket.

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Why the U.S. and Israel Struck When They Did: A Chance to Kill Iran’s Leaders — The Wall Street Journal The allies’ intelligence agencies discovered a rare opportunity to target high-level officials, including the country’s supreme leader

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Reading the Ambrose biography (I know I know) and reading about his “sympathies for the Southern Cause” reminded me never to put people on a pedestal.

Actions speak though, and he did take action, even if it was forced.

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If amateurs study tactics, and professionals study logistics, someone, anyone really, should pay attention to munitions (magazine depth).

Rust is 6th Pen to score 20+ goals in 7 straight seasons, which injuries stopped Mario & Sid (so far) from doing:

Jagr, 11 straight (1990-91 to 2000-01)
Kehoe, 9 (1974-75 to 1982-83)
Pronovost, 9 (1969-70 to 1977-78)
Geno, 7 (2013-14 to 2019-20)
Guentzel, 7 (2017-18 to 2023-24)

@erikthehistorian.bsky.social might have recommendations

I rec’d an email from the Imperial War Museum promoting mother’s day gifts. Three top writers and historians, @sarahloumiller.bsky.social @claremulley.bsky.social and Helen Fry (not of this parish). Three great books.

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Me with Lincoln wax shoe polish.

I’m with you.

No. This is new.

Email 📧 sent. It could put me to the back of the queue but that’s ok.

Army War College War Room is worth it.

done ✅
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And now we wait. May publication likely.

It’s a twist top 🟩. I like it

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Formatting endnotes

Such is life. So it goes…

WE CROSSED A BRIDGE AND IT TREMBLED VOICES FROM SYRIA Author: WENDY PEARLMAN

Yep. Unless opposition has the tools of violence they are unlikely to succeed.

LETS GO PENS!!!!!

Well. He’s a list of actually credible defense people to follow I suppose.

Re-submitting an article on Bernard Fall’s chronicle of Dien Bien Phu tonight. #DustyShelves A colleague’s feedback forced me to clarify my argument.

Put it on a shirt and take my money

#histbookchat

Got feedback today. Turn and burn this weekend for a possible April or May publication.

🙌🏽

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Work vibe today 🎶

STATIC-X “Push It”

Episode #225 ... Albert Camus - The Plague Podcast Episode · Philosophize This! · March 27, 2025 · 30m

Also this. I found that hope for me comes from action and from remaining lucid at all costs.

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This helped me a lot.

Stats time pre-game with @bobgrove91.bsky.social is the best #LetsGoPens #NHL