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Mark Morgan Ford

Postscript: Hip-hop Robots! From China!
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Postscript: Hip-hop Robots! From China!

Jul 22, 2026 1 min read

Here’s proof that even robots can find their groove.

Readers Write: Why I Do What I Do
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Readers Write: Why I Do What I Do

Jul 22, 2026 1 min read

From JG: “I wanted to reach out and thank you for everything you’ve built and for all the knowledge you’ve shared over the years. Your work has had…

The New Age of Artificial Intelligence Is Here…  Whether You Want to Admit It or Not.
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The New Age of Artificial Intelligence Is Here… Whether You Want to Admit It or Not.

Jul 22, 2026 19 min read

Fact: It Is Going to Change the World…  Whether You Like It or Not. Here’s My Plan for Your Prosperity…  Ignore It at Your Peril.  PART 1  Just…

Notes from My Journal: I’m on a Roll!
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Notes from My Journal: I’m on a Roll!

Jul 15, 2026 1 min read

Shane, the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, was the Mules’ pick for July. It was chosen as a mercy. (Some of the members felt they’d earned a little…

Shane
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Shane

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read

Directed by George Stevens  Starring Alan Ladd, Van Heflin, Jean Arthur, Brandon deWilde, Jack Palance Adapted from the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer  What It’s About  A handsome…

Truth on Trial in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
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Truth on Trial in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case

Jul 15, 2026 1 min read

Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, during a court hearing in Provo, Utah After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a bizarre schism developed among right-leaning influencers.…

Postscript: Inventions That Changed the Life of the American Housewife
Social Issues

Postscript: Inventions That Changed the Life of the American Housewife

Jul 15, 2026 1 min read

In case you’re wondering… yes, this bit was done with AI.

Take a Look/Listen  Hungarian Pianist/Composer Peter Bence
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Take a Look/Listen Hungarian Pianist/Composer Peter Bence

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

It’s inspiring to see that musical scores like this are still being written.

Readers Write: A Scolding from My Brother (the Academic)
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Readers Write: A Scolding from My Brother (the Academic)

Jul 13, 2026 1 min read

After reading my snarky comments about Walt Whitman’s poem “I hear America singing” in the July 6 issue, my brother AF set me straight… Hey Mark, I’m afraid…

My Hyper-Anal, 10-Point System for Rating Movies
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My Hyper-Anal, 10-Point System for Rating Movies

Jul 13, 2026 4 min read

Every month, my book club rates the book we’d just read on a 10-point scale. And when a book has a movie version – which, lately, everything seems…

Notes from My Journal: The Irresistible Lure of Good TV
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Notes from My Journal: The Irresistible Lure of Good TV

Jul 13, 2026 6 min read

For the past several months, I’ve been neglecting my television time. Since I began using AI, I’m working more hours and later into the day. (Spending less time…

The Vaccines? It Turns Out They Weren’t Effective.  And not All That Safe Either!
Health & Wellness

The Vaccines? It Turns Out They Weren’t Effective. And not All That Safe Either!

Jul 10, 2026 4 min read

We were told, repeatedly, that the COVID-19 vaccines were “safe” and “effective.” But there has never been any persuasive evidence that they were effective – either in reducing…