Do not update to Tahoe 26.0 Beta. I did, and now my MacBook Air M2 keeps showing that it has run out of application memory. I am having to force quit apps, and then the Mac restarts. I just used Clean My Mac, so hopefully that will help.
The Danger of Stupidity
The Danger of Stupidity
"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force…Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one’s prejudgment simply need not be believed—in such moments, the stupid person even becomes critical—and when facts are irrefutable, they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self-satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous."From Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), Lutheran Pastor and influential Christian writer
This was the quote of the day in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Substack newsletter. This quote hit me hard because it is so relevant for today's worlds. To many times I read something and I ask myself how could someone think this is true. Not only do they think it is true, but nothing you say will convince them otherwise. To me this is the difference between stupidity and ignorance. Ignorance is the lack of knowledge, stupidity is having the knowledge but refusing to believe it. Both ignorance and stupidity are equal dangerous when it comes to democratic-republic. Those without the ability to think logically are easily manipulate by politicians. Especially if those politicians say things that agree with the person's preconcieved notions of the world
Do you ever hear about an old actor or actress dying and you think wow he’s still alive I thought he died a long time ago. This news is the internet version of it Dial Up is Dead. Yes there are some people especially in rural areas that still depend on dial up.
I was going through my YouTube subscriptions today and was surprised by how many hadn’t posted in months. No last video with a message saying we are now on TikTok or Instagram, they just disappeared like 👻
If you are in a rut when it comes to music and looking for an album to listen too, I would like to recommend 1001 album generator. It sends you an email every weekday with a new album you can listen to and rate. Yesterday’s album was Blunderbuss by Jack White, today’s was Tapestry by Carol King.
Growing Old My brief thoughts about how some people are old even when they are young. Inspired by a post by Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Yesterday I decided to change my avatar to show my support for “No Kings” day. The idea was all mine, but I did have AI create it because I am not an artist. My hope is that the protest are large and remain peaceful.
I’m going to write something today. I don’t know what.
My brain is filled with all sorts of stuff. The problem is not the stuff that’s in my brain. It’s getting the stuff out and putting pen to paper that’s a pain
Don’t know why I can’t seem to write. Sometimes it just doesn’t feel quite right.
Clover, buttercups and Multiflora Rose. The Clover reminds me of when we would make bracelets out of it.
Air conditioning season has arrived here. We went from the mid-50s to 80 in two days, so of course some idiot decided to steal the copper wiring that allows the air conditioning to run.
Quote for Memorial Day
“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” A. Lincoln-Gettysburg Adress
I went through my closet this morning and threw out a lot of just in case and someday I may need it items. Everyone should do this at least once a year.
512pixels.net/2025/05/a… A man who used duct tape to prevent the Apollo 13th disaster. Solved a problem by thinking outside the box
I wish everyone would stop calling the new Pope the first American Pope. Pope Francis was born in Argentina, which last time I checked was in South America. Pope Leo is the first pope born in the USA.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
This Saturday April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day. Visit your local independent bookstore, or if you prefer audio books join Libro.fm and support your local independent bookstore that way