I was at Wrightsville Beach yesterday and today. No rain as were on the leeward side of Hurricane Erin, but the waves and rip current were trecherous. We also had to leave earlier than expected because surge-boosted high tide essentially consumed the whole beach. I can tell that all the sand they dredged here has all been carried away. The formerly white powdery beach is now rough shells fragments about the size of dimes because smaller sand was swept away by cross-currents.
Way back when I remember seeing them in use at Redwood Regional Park. Recently a friend I used to work with posted pictures on FB of goats clearing her backyard. Said it took them two days.
they used a giant trailer of goats on the hill between the Space Sciences Lab and Lawrence Hall of Science when i was working in the summers as an undergrad. it was non-stop bleeting for almost a week.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Despite blowing leads in the eighth and ninth innings, the Ballers had to feel okay about their chances of beating the Boise Hawks on Thursday. After all, Dillon Tatum, who twice smashed go-ahead, ninth-inning homers on the road earlier this season, was the man leading off in the bottom of the ninth.
When Justin Verlander decided to wrap up his major-league career with the San Francisco Giants, he may not have expected a playoff berth, or a lot of run support, but he probably thought his new team would at least be able to field a bunt to third base. That was not the case Thursday, as Verlander picked up his 10th loss thanks to a nightmare fifth inning and some rough defense on bunts.
The Dodgers scored at least one run in each of the game’s first five innings, and once you do that, the chances of smooth-sailing your way towards a win are rather large. The rookie Chase Dollander had no chance against the savvy work of the veteran Clayton Kershaw in this 9-5 Los Angeles win.
MORAGA – Two of the newest California men's soccer players combined to score all three goals in the Golden Bears' 3-2 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday in the season opener, with Cam Wilkerson netting the gamewinner and Luka Lukic collecting a brace. The Bears played the last 33 minutes of the game with a player advantage after a Gael was sent off with a red card.
BERKELEY, Calif.– The California women's soccer team defeated San Francisco 3-2 in its home opener at Edwards Stadium Thursday evening. The Golden Bears scored three goals in a 20-minute span to earn head coach Neil McGuire his 200th career win for Cal.
FRISCO, Texas – Former California rugby All-American Ieremia Ieremia was selected eighth overall by California Legion in the 2025 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft on Thursday afternoon, while two-time captain and two-time All-American standout Charlie Walsh was taken 11th overall by the Seattle Seawolves.
California softball head coach Steve Singleton announced Thursday the addition of three coaches to his staff as he begins his tenure as the leader of the Golden Bears.
"I couldn't be more excited to announce the hiring of Danielle Gibson Whorton, Camille Corona and Chelsea Rex-Singleton," Singleton stated. "The three of them combine to bring a ton of energy, passion, knowledge and experience to the game. We hired three incredible people, and I believe the people you have make the biggest difference. I'm truly excited to see what they'll do here at Cal."
Looks like per a Trump order, U.S. grants to RFE have been ended but that is being challenged in court. Per wiki, R.E.M. released a re-mixed version with proceeds going to RFE in response.
Not much evidence of the law enforcement push in downtown DC. Last night I was at one of the Smithsonian museums then went past the downtown arena, Chinatown, and the White House. The only National Guard I saw were in the metro station and they were just chilling in case something happened.
markets back up near record highs. hopefully interest rates drop meaningfully enough to make a difference in mortgage rates soon. we are looking to finance a 2nd home purchase in Burlington.
contracts signed ... now just a matter of all the inspections and paperwork and fees to lawyers
Star Trek TNG: The High Ground (S3E12) .. i generally rate all episodes 15+ with some much higher.
last night i was watching an old episode airer originally in 1990. it was about some terrorist group and there was a futuristic comment made about the “Irish Unification of 2024”!!
clearly that didnt happen.
last night i was watching an old episode airer originally in 1990 (season 2 or 3 maybe). it was about some terrorist group and there was a futuristic comment made about the “Irish Unification of 2024”!!
also this
> Due to political sensitivity, as Ireland was still in the midst of the Troubles when "The High Ground" aired in 1990, the reference to Irish unification and terrorism in the episode resulted in its removal from first-run in the United Kingdom. To date, some syndicating networks will not air the episode, and it was only in 2007 (fifteen years after its first run, nine years after the conflict ended in a peaceful manner) that it was broadcast on the BBC.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE
I was at Wrightsville Beach yesterday and today. No rain as were on the leeward side of Hurricane Erin, but the waves and rip current were trecherous. We also had to leave earlier than expected because surge-boosted high tide essentially consumed the whole beach. I can tell that all the sand they dredged here has all been carried away. The formerly white powdery beach is now rough shells fragments about the size of dimes because smaller sand was swept away by cross-currents.
Goatscaping
https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/vermont/2025/08/20/jay-peak-ski-resort-vermont-goats-sheep-trail-maintenance/85724629007/
Way back when I remember seeing them in use at Redwood Regional Park. Recently a friend I used to work with posted pictures on FB of goats clearing her backyard. Said it took them two days.
they used a giant trailer of goats on the hill between the Space Sciences Lab and Lawrence Hall of Science when i was working in the summers as an undergrad. it was non-stop bleeting for almost a week.
all very entertaining ..
I think I remember seeing them up on the hill by "The Rock" in Moraga.
PRO
A's beat the Twins, 8-3.
Collin Morikawa one of only a handful to not break par so falls down the leaderboard at the Tour Championship.
Tatum Walks Off Boise with Signature Tater (Ballers beat the Boise Hawks, 9-8)
https://www.oaklandballers.com/sports/bsb/2025/releases/202508224j6ys2
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Despite blowing leads in the eighth and ninth innings, the Ballers had to feel okay about their chances of beating the Boise Hawks on Thursday. After all, Dillon Tatum, who twice smashed go-ahead, ninth-inning homers on the road earlier this season, was the man leading off in the bottom of the ninth.
Giants continue to ruin Verlander’s final season in 8-4 loss
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings-nl-west/99710/giants-continue-to-ruin-verlanders-final-season-in-8-4-loss
When Justin Verlander decided to wrap up his major-league career with the San Francisco Giants, he may not have expected a playoff berth, or a lot of run support, but he probably thought his new team would at least be able to field a bunt to third base. That was not the case Thursday, as Verlander picked up his 10th loss thanks to a nightmare fifth inning and some rough defense on bunts.
Dodgers pounce early and often in win over the Rockies
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/102069/dodgers-win-rockies-freddie-freeman-clayton-kershaw
The Dodgers scored at least one run in each of the game’s first five innings, and once you do that, the chances of smooth-sailing your way towards a win are rather large. The rookie Chase Dollander had no chance against the savvy work of the veteran Clayton Kershaw in this 9-5 Los Angeles win.
NY Liberty lose to playoff eliminated Chicago Sky.
NY had a chance but faded down the stretch at home. i think they still have best record in WNBA
CAL
[MSOC] Cal Tops Gaels 3-2 In Season Opener
https://calbears.com/news/2025/8/21/mens-soccer-cal-tops-gaels-3-2-in-season-opener.aspx
MORAGA – Two of the newest California men's soccer players combined to score all three goals in the Golden Bears' 3-2 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday in the season opener, with Cam Wilkerson netting the gamewinner and Luka Lukic collecting a brace. The Bears played the last 33 minutes of the game with a player advantage after a Gael was sent off with a red card.
[WSOC] Bears Down Dons In Home Opener 3-2
https://calbears.com/news/2025/8/21/womens-soccer-bears-down-dons-in-home-opener-3-2.aspx
BERKELEY, Calif.– The California women's soccer team defeated San Francisco 3-2 in its home opener at Edwards Stadium Thursday evening. The Golden Bears scored three goals in a 20-minute span to earn head coach Neil McGuire his 200th career win for Cal.
[RUGBY] Ieremia, Walsh Taken In 2025 MLR Collegiate Draft
https://calbears.com/news/2025/8/21/rugby-ieremia-walsh-taken-in-2025-mlr-collegiate-draft.aspx
FRISCO, Texas – Former California rugby All-American Ieremia Ieremia was selected eighth overall by California Legion in the 2025 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft on Thursday afternoon, while two-time captain and two-time All-American standout Charlie Walsh was taken 11th overall by the Seattle Seawolves.
TIL there is a Major League Rugby league.
[FB] Football Position Breakdown: Defensive Backs
https://calbears.com/news/2025/8/21/football-position-breakdown-defensive-backs.aspx
[SB] Cal Softball Announces Coaching Staff Additions
https://calbears.com/news/2025/8/21/cal-softball-announces-coaching-staff-additions.aspx
California softball head coach Steve Singleton announced Thursday the addition of three coaches to his staff as he begins his tenure as the leader of the Golden Bears.
"I couldn't be more excited to announce the hiring of Danielle Gibson Whorton, Camille Corona and Chelsea Rex-Singleton," Singleton stated. "The three of them combine to bring a ton of energy, passion, knowledge and experience to the game. We hired three incredible people, and I believe the people you have make the biggest difference. I'm truly excited to see what they'll do here at Cal."
FREE
as a bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIvONHPqpk
my wife and i are free birds as of Sun. younger kid gets on a plane to start freshmen year in Rome.
we are going over Thxgiving and early Dec. anyone who wants to have Thxgiving in Rome w/ us is invited.
I'm not a huge Beatles fan, but that video is just one reference after another after another and on and on, to their music career.
, I want to break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Mc-NYPHaQ
Ride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAFyvePcR_o
Bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwcvjNJTuM
What song is it that you want to hear??!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ndb_lt4xA
one of the best songs ever w/ an amazing long guitar solo
- Europe, Radio (not sure the best way to do it when it's in the middle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac0oaXhz1u8
Looks like per a Trump order, U.S. grants to RFE have been ended but that is being challenged in court. Per wiki, R.E.M. released a re-mixed version with proceeds going to RFE in response.
Oh I'll have to go look for the re-mixed version.
. . . to do what I want, any old time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSWbpVjwQGM
POLITICS
Hell just got a bit creepier
https://apnews.com/article/james-dobson-obituary-focus-on-family-51a9dbf50e26eaee2ac01d457e9d46aa
Federal agents shoots at vehicle in stop attempt
https://apnews.com/video/federal-agent-fires-at-moving-vehicle-in-southern-california-immigration-stop-cee7082d37a5486497dd970cb497aa98
Not much evidence of the law enforcement push in downtown DC. Last night I was at one of the Smithsonian museums then went past the downtown arena, Chinatown, and the White House. The only National Guard I saw were in the metro station and they were just chilling in case something happened.
And causing accidents too.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5464921-guardsmen-injures-civilian-dc-crash/
First, he came for the illegals. Then he went after students. Now he's going after greencard holders, H1B, and other temporary visa holders
https://apnews.com/article/trump-visas-deportations-068ad6cd5724e7248577f17592327ca4
Next I expect that they will go after newly approved citizens as they show up for their federal court swearing in.
Or after naturalized citizens.
Still no Epstein Files
https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social/post/3lwwwf4shj22l
DBD STREET JOURNAL
markets back up near record highs. hopefully interest rates drop meaningfully enough to make a difference in mortgage rates soon. we are looking to finance a 2nd home purchase in Burlington.
contracts signed ... now just a matter of all the inspections and paperwork and fees to lawyers
Fingers crossed for you.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Apparent campus shooter hoax at Villanova
https://apnews.com/article/villanova-reported-shooting-campus-6de9876f4c8b698b13c2756f1619c300
DBD AV CLUB
Mastadon's frontman Brent Hinds killed in a motorcycle accident
https://apnews.com/article/brent-hinds-mastodon-dies-64bf2936826141287ef7a87b4845f068
Star Trek TNG: The High Ground (S3E12) .. i generally rate all episodes 15+ with some much higher.
last night i was watching an old episode airer originally in 1990. it was about some terrorist group and there was a futuristic comment made about the “Irish Unification of 2024”!!
clearly that didnt happen.
last night i was watching an old episode airer originally in 1990 (season 2 or 3 maybe). it was about some terrorist group and there was a futuristic comment made about the “Irish Unification of 2024”!!
also this
> Due to political sensitivity, as Ireland was still in the midst of the Troubles when "The High Ground" aired in 1990, the reference to Irish unification and terrorism in the episode resulted in its removal from first-run in the United Kingdom. To date, some syndicating networks will not air the episode, and it was only in 2007 (fifteen years after its first run, nine years after the conflict ended in a peaceful manner) that it was broadcast on the BBC.
Today my oldest, CeeJay, turns 32.
Where has the time gone?
Congrats to CeeJay!!