378 keep going?

The image above is from over the weekend. I did take a few pictures yesterday, but they were all of the garden hardscape we've been doing, and will show up at a later date.

Personally, I don't have a lot to say today. Here's a graph my brother sent over. This is why EVs are going to take over, in one screencrap.

Also interesting how gas prices managed to go up and stay up under 044. It's almost like someone wanted the guy to fail.

File under: what he really meant

"My history of hiring prostitutes really shouldn't be confused with my proclivility for teenage girls."

Meanwhile, uh, a big hedge fund just went out of business, dragging several banks into multi-billion dollar losses.

And I didn't hear about it.

Where have I been?

It's not like I don't read the newspaper.

They're busy with stories about how interest rates are going back up, so really, despite the overheated real estate market, now is the time to buy.

Well, since I don't know much more, and I'm not sure if this is even a big deal, I suppose I could have skipped this one. But then again, I wasn't really paying attention when Bear Stearns went under, either.

Look, a flying car!

A flying car in a SPAC! They've gone from some pictures and plans to a billion dollars to spend! Flying! Through the city! With electricity! And no FAA clearance whatsoever! Someday very soon! We've been promised!

Ok, all out of semi-outrage for the day. Also, some animals aren't great around strangers all day. I'm one. It's ok, Major. I'm sure you're a good boy.

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