On the “main line” . . .
Sunday, March 15, 2026, It's Sol's day . . .Forecasts for TulseyTown indicate strong gusty NorWesterlies – 30-45 mph – bringing temps falling sharply after Noon with wind chill in the low 40's, flirting with upper 30's.
It’s a little known law of nature: The more gratitude you have, the more you have to be grateful for
In case you missed it (I did): Yesterday was “Pi Day.” Not co-incidental with Einstein's birthday 3.14 are the first two digits of pi (π) .
Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018, an unfortunate way to celebrate Einstein’s 139th birthday. One genius entered the chat on 3/14. Another signed off on 3/14.
The seeming synchronicity of Einstein/Hawking and Pi extends to today's date which corresponds to The Ides of March.
And, speaking of genius...
Ry Cooder is 78. He was born in 1947, Los Angeles California. If you don't known him, you should, as well as Wim Winders, two long time collaborators..
Ry Cooder and Wim Winders from 30 years ago discuss making The Buena Vista Social Club.
There is something waiting for us larger than our present troubles. It is an invitation. – David Whyte, “The Invitational Identity,” The Bell and the Blackbird, Many Rivers Press, 2018.
The concept of a “main line” has its roots in early communication and transportation systems. In the 19th century, telegraph lines served as the main lines for long-distance communication, connecting cities and enabling rapid transmission of messages. In the 20th century, the “main line” was a primary feature of telephone systems.
Falling forever through an hour-glass…
Saturday, March 14, 2026. It's the Satyr's day . . . a warm, sunny day for TulseyTown. Strong Southerlies are to bring a few clouds to the afternoon with near 80º. Tomorrow's forecast is a different story.
Today is the birthdate of Albert Einstein. He was born in 1879 Ulm, Württemberg, Germany.
It’s the birthday of the bookseller and publisher Sylvia Beach, born in Baltimore, Maryland (1887). She opened a now famous bookstore and lending library on the Left Bank of Paris called Shakespeare and Company.
Horton Foote was born on this day in 1916 Wharton, Texas. He remains one of the most celebrated laureates in literature, the stage, and film.
Speaking of laureates:
Quincy Jones was born today in 1933, Chicago, Illinois. A titan of the music industry he was a musical performer, producer, arranger, and composer whose work encompassed virtually all forms of popular music.
It's also the birthday of Diane Arbus. One of the most original and influential photographers of the twentieth century, known for her striking images of marginalized subjects, she was born 1923 New York City.
And, Michael Caine is 93 today. The multiple laureate British actor in over 130 international films, he was born in 1933, London, England.
Trump almost got us into a nuclear war during his first term. We may be nearing another such moment. – Miles Taylor, Defiance, 3.13.26
Hourglasses & Ever Presence: Falling Forever. – Sophie Strand, Make Me Good Soil, 3.14.26
Champagne taste, beer budget…
Friday, March 13, 2026. It's Freya's (Frigg's) day . . . Another mild Spring day is in the forecasts for TulseyTown today. Moderate Southeasterlies are to bring sunshine and mid 70's ahead of a even warmer day tomorrrow.
We never know the lives we influence, or when, or why.
Today is the birthdate of Susan B. Anthony, The activist and pioneer crusader for the women’s suffrage movement was born in 1820, Adams, Massachusetts.
Yesterday in 1930 Mahatma Gandhi began his famous 200-mile protest march against the widely hated British salt tax.
Yesterday in America. – Joyce Vance, on Civil Discourse.
The tragic failure of Trump and his war. How are we to respond? – Robert Reich, on substack.
And this money isn't even dark. – Heather Cox Richardson, in Letters From An American.
The Bank of Bukowski
Any more of Bukowski seems pointless.
Having written down what’s left to be said
and, being dead leaves me with
no address to which to send an inquiry
for help finding a publisher.
“To hell with that,” I can hear him say,
“if you want to write, write,
but only if you need to write, otherwise,
shut the fuck up.” Besides,
he no longer needs the money.
– jab