FERRERMAN- AGAIN?

 Though my name isn't Luca, I live on the second floor. Because of that location, I have access to the attic here. The ceilings are low and I'm tall, so I reached up to pop the access panel and replace it with a screen in the interest of science and maybe utility savings. The screen would keep birds and bats out of my apartment. Probably wouldn't happen, but why find out? The landlord and I posited that in the summer the opening might be a sort of 'chimney' allowing warm air to escape naturally up and out of my place. The theory is that warm air rises and cooler, dense air doesn't. It's not just a theory it's true, so don't fight me on this. You will lose. Or will you? We are in another round of 90 degree days, and I've had the access open for a few, but really could not see any difference in cooling. Well, until last night. Though the sun was long gone, the heat was beating down. This area is a busy little intersection I frequent on my way to th...

 Now, back to the film. It was interesting, perhaps made more so by not being overly ambitious. We are never told why the US is in a civil war, and unlike the first American Civil War, I can tell you without a doubt that "It's NOT about slavery!" It mightcould be about states' rights though as the main opposition force are the states of California and Texas; "The Western Forces". Imagining a scenario where those two disparate states join forces might be a stretch, but maybe not. Were California a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. Texas is Texas and just has always been bigger than life because it says so. We never learn why they woke up one day and chose violence, but the president is played by Nick Offerman and that should be a clue as to how that happened. It's a small role really and whether he is Trumpy or not is never really explored, but you can bet he never tried to implement Universal Healthcare to get in this fix.  The i...

 I took a second look at 2024's, "Civil War" last night because I've been thinking a lot lately of how quickly the US could go south under this asshole regime and wondering how it might happen. As awful as each regime member is from Trump on down, the obvious fact that not a one of them is the least bit competent in any way concerning their position (or any task they might be given) might be the most alarming. We know they are thieves and whores, and all are getting richer. Trump's a billionaire, probably for the first time in his sordid career as a millionaire pretending to be a billionaire. He likes it. He wants more. They always do. He's a narcissist and a victim who can never have enough money to fill the emptiness of his soul. We get that, yada, yada, yada. Fuck that guy, right? The thing is, despite world wars and depressions, assassinations and all sorts of big country strife, America always went on and we knew it would. America knew what to do. She wou...

 I've been thinking about sex lately. Like, what's in it for women, and does it have a future for both men and women- in the together sphere?  I'm having my doubts. Women are out there choosing bears (metaphorically, I suspect) and it seems like there are good reasons for that. Most of us fellas do appear to be rapey jerks who really don't like women all that much. When I first heard the term, "cum receptacle" it was on The Oprah Winfrey Show, back in the 90's. Now, in the Year of Our Lard, 2026, I'm almost surprised that the female gender hasn't been reclassified as 'cum receptacle'. Women are getting scant respect and when they do, it generally seems to be when it's necessary to advance the white, male agenda.  I'm not so sure that they even need us for the fun stuff, let alone the procreation portion of life's program. That sperm and egg thing can be done artificially. I saw the other night that only 18 to 20% of women can ha...

 If you have been anywhere near the internet the last 20 years, you may know that it has been beaten into our heads that the only thing protecting us from a tyrannical government is our right to bear arms. The government should fear the people- not vice versa- and the people have the right to rise up against the dang gubmint, anytime it what gets too big fer its britches. Dang gubmint get what for! Fuck around and find out! A little crude and hard to follow, but that's basically the intent behind a billion posts on gun rights over the last twenty years or so. "We have to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government! It's a God-given, sacred right also given to us by the Founders in all their wisdom and glory! It is THE law that protects ALL the other laws! Pretty neat, eh? No other country in the world has a God-given right to defend itself, but the US. We're pretty special in that regard! Here's the text of the Second Amendment, in its entirety. Here we go:  A w...

 I don't keep up with soccer, or as the whole world calls it; futbol, but I get it. I appreciate that probably a billion people absolutely love it. I'm not sure of the figures, but clearly more people love futbol more than 'my' sports of baseball, football, hockey and basketball- combined. That's impressive. Even though it's common for a match to end in a 0-0 tie, I guess it's exciting. It's just not, as we say, "my cup of tea".  As far as competition goes, it's an endurance feat of strength and intermittent bits of skill that many people really like. I won't question their love or sincerity. It looks fun for kids to play, and it can be hilarious to watch five-year-olds going at it. They are also hilarious at T-ball and Pee Wee football.  From a youth participation perspective, your child is better off kicking a ball around a field, occasionally bouncing a ball off their noggin than they are slamming their head into another kid's he...