Oh yeah? So what.

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A complicated man but no one understands him but his woman no wait that’s someone else

I have started to watch the series Shogun, but am finding it very confusing. Which is ok, as my understanding increases, gradually. Like a snail, climbing Mt. Fuji, but slowly, slowly.

File under: Not important but something I’ve always believed with absolutely no independent corroboration When McCoy Tyner solos, he plays polyrhythms with his left hand. His right hand is perfectly matching the 4/4 of the rest of the band, but beneath that his left is playing 5 over 4, etc.

“I’m putting a tariff on you for vague reasons, unless you take nonspecific and unmeasurable actions.” Translation: “The Supreme Court says I can accept a bribe from you as long as I says it’s for official business.”

File under Things I once said sarcastically: "Matt Painter is such a fine basketball coach, I'm sure he's done a great job in preparing Zach Edey for the NBA." On reflection, WTF do I know.

What is the property in physics that causes the volume of liquid to expand when spilled? I have an 8 oz cup of coffee and spill it. Now I'm soaked head to toe, every article of clothing is sopping wet, and the chair I'm sitting on has a huge puddle. Yet the coffee cup still has about ... 7 oz. WTF?