I guess it's actually LZB: Linienzugbeeinflussung

"LGB safety system failed." Do any of the technical experts here know what that means?

"Believe nothing,
no matter where you read it,
or who said it,
no matter if I have said it,
unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense."

This quote is often attributed to the Buddha, but it is really a very loose translation of sentiments in the Kalama Sutta. Still, it makes sense.

And he'll hand the keys to Vance? Hmmm.....

The first book on Buddhism I ever read was Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki. I bought it at random in 1990 at a bookstore in Pacific Beach not too far from a record store where I worked at the time. I am a terrible practitioner, but what little has stuck has often kept me going.

**Navajo (I've got the thick thumbs of Tor Johnson)

It's funny:

I always thought if I made it into my sixties, the negative memories would fade away, if for no other reason than an assumed accrual of wisdom. Alas, it hasn't been so. Things like Donner's Najaho prayer are helpful.

#5 Good one. Nice footage behind it.

Got an inspiring quote for the day, Oneironaut?

Lunch with an old friend today.

I like this one. What do y'all got this Oct 26th?

Ha! You give my boys too much credit, Nixon!

There are some entertaining games on at the bar right now. I am relatively content. Coldest beer in town.

Oh, man! For a moment there, I thought the Nooner was back!

Ah. Well, it seems like soccer is a semi-fresh start as a professional sport in this country. I live right on the border, so it's always been been big in a small way here. Now it's big in a medium way. I've never seen my bar more packed than when Mexico was playing in the FIFA tournament. It was as a lot of fun.

Oh, Trump?

#5 Who's that? I've been away for a spell.

I was talking to a bar buddy earlier who observed that college ball simply isn't bringing in the fans anymore. Could be. I can believe that football isn't what it once was. Prediction: In 10-20 years, soccer will be the preeminent team sport in America.

What mischief is underfoot this bye week? What trades are in the works? Who might get the sack?

Stay tuned. . .

I calculate fraud in terms of how many beers it amounts to.

Cousin Strawberry

Courtney Love claims ol' Uncle Ted was inappropriate with her when she was underaged:

Ha! Tig Notaro for president!

#14 Lesbians rule!!