I received this interesting email yesterday.
At first, I was confused because I made a post on Monday. However, it turns out I made a mistake scheduling the couple of posts, thus no recent posts. Sorry about that. It’s nice to know that someone actually cares and appreciates my content. I should post more often, I try to twice a week. Things have been just so darn discouraging as of late, personally and nationally. Hopefully, I can be more consistent.
Ah, what the heck, I’m turning comments on today.
I had a pipe freeze on Monday, which caused a big, unfortunate mess. I rushed to the main water turnoff valve in the front yard, but had trouble finding and accessing it because it was covered by at least two inches of ice.
The leak caused was such a mess that I knew my small one-gallon wet-dry vac wouldn’t put a dent in it. Thankfully, my neighbor let me borrow his larger one that holds sixteen gallons. I had to empty that thing six times. My quick math tells me that’s about 96 gallons. I called the property management company immediately, but had to leave two messages and didn’t get a hold of them until a couple of hours later.
This tweet randomly appeared in my feed, and I thought it made a strange and outrageous claim. I’ve been in a lot of local non-chain donut shops over the last three decades. Each has a slightly different taste and/or texture, and every one had a visible kitchen in the back.
How the DFW donut cartel works (because you care):
There’s a donut shop on every corner here. And they all get donuts from the same wholesaler, delivered at 3am daily…
…except for one. That one exception is called Max’s Donuts in Allen. BEST DONUTS IN THE WORLD! Made on… pic.twitter.com/ssC6WaAyXk
— Chris Koerner (@mhp_guy) January 15, 2026
As you go through the thread, you can even see that he double-downed on it. I can’t tell if this guy is insane or leaning into it a bit and using AI to make up stuff.
And, for the record, this family-owned shop in my old neighborhood has the best donuts and kolaches I’ve ever had, and I continue to go out of my way to support them. If they had a website or even a Facebook page, I would have linked to it, but that’s how mom-and-pop they are.
One ticket! (via The Guardian)
The God They Preach at the Pentagon
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Curling isn’t a real sport.
Texas: “Hold my beer” pic.twitter.com/X81RVtg9zv
— Land, man (@PLM_Pimp) January 27, 2026
That reminded me of this recent Amish video.
It’s like he has a pet stingray.
Totally amazing moment
pic.twitter.com/J8H1M7VFfp— Science girl (@sciencegirl) January 27, 2026
OK, how can you not adopt this pup?
Little puppy was tired of no one adopting him, he saw a hooman and jumped over all the cages so they’d pick him first.. pic.twitter.com/fPkt1fjRSq
— o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) January 25, 2026
This image was trending recently, but it comes from an April 11, 2025, Financial Times article.
Compare and contrast.
Reagan Presidential Library
I’m so very sorry for the tough times you’ve endured the past five years. Have very much appreciated your blog and check daily to see if/what you’ve posted.
Thanks for turning the comments in so that I could post this comment.
Your readers care about you.
I admit the sporadic posting here has led to me visiting far less frequently. This is no longer on my daily visit circuit.
On the other hand, that’s how it goes. I’d be interested to see how my daily circuit has changed over the years.
I have always checked the blog daily. I do understand the effort it takes to produce quality content daily, and I appreciate anything you offer. Keep up the great work.
I still check for a new post every day. Bag of Nothing and LL are always a good read. Keep your head up Keith. You’ve been through a lot but keep clawing and scratching. It will pay off. I appreciate you.
Your posts are a genuine bright spot in my day. The unpredictability of when they appear keeps me coming back—there’s something special about that anticipation. Each new post brings real joy, and I’m equally grateful for you and the thoughtfulness behind what you share.
So how long does it take to click a tab, see there’s nothing new, and move on — about 2-3 seconds, right? And that “inconvenience” is enough for someone to put some performance standard on you… because folks are paying so much to read your blog? I think that’s complete bullshit.
When you feel like posting, go for it. When you don’t feel it, forget about it. This is your art and not everyday is a paint day. Not everyday for a musician has a new song in it. In fact, there can be long and indefinite periods of silence.
When you are silent, I stand in a moment of solidarity with you in my clicks.
Keep on, keepin’ on, brother.
11 years ago my wife of 33 years was passing away due to breast cancer. I followed your blog in those dark, dark days and they gave me hope that a normal life was still out there. I have enjoyed watching your kids grow up, and I grieve deeply for your recent losses. This blog gave me strength at a bleak time in my life, and I wish we could give you some of that strength back. Hang in there! I am rooting for you. You can do this! Publish when you want, I still check every day. I undestand life is messy and you need your own time. You do not owe us anything, other than to take care of yourself and keep on living/fighting.
YES! Totally agree!
I check for your postings every work day, but if there’s no post, it’s no big deal. I know this is not your job or your top priority. Always sending good thoughts and care, whether you see it in the comments or not.
I get not posting every day, but that doesn’t mean I don’t check daily for new posts. You be you, KG. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, it’s a long path.