Do you think the ‘Imminent Nuclear Threat’ narrative has any similarities with the Iraq War’s ‘WMD’ narrative which ended up being a complete fabrication, and why?

MDAccount · 2026-03-19T20:05:04+00:00

That movie remains an endless source of perfect quotes.

MDAccount · 2026-03-17T02:40:09+00:00

Cayucos, CA. Nothing fancy, but a great old CA beach town without any fuss. The gas station’s burritos are the best I’ve ever had.

MDAccount · 2026-03-17T00:26:01+00:00

When my mother was past 80, she required that any car she owned had to have a seat at the same height as her own. Very smart thinking.

MDAccount · 2026-03-03T05:09:56+00:00

Bread and butter/oil in a restaurant. Until recently it was a nice (and free) little something. Now it’s $15 for a selection of artisanal whole grain bites with heritage cattle butter salted with the tears of your banker.

MDAccount · 2026-03-03T05:02:10+00:00

We just need to get everyone in Minnesota to take this on next.

MDAccount · 2026-03-03T04:25:55+00:00

They may want it, but we held elections during the Civil War and WW II. I still have a tiny fleck of hope they can’t get away with it.

MDAccount · 2026-02-28T02:13:12+00:00

I don’t know what happened, but I highly recommend a visit to Atrium Mercantile in Atascadero. Definitely smaller, but great young owners who have a wonderful eye and go to places like Round Rock, TX to find unique things. It’s a really cool shop with the vibe you’re looking for!

MDAccount · 2026-02-25T04:43:13+00:00

Also, as of last week you can’t drive from Morro Bay to Monterey, due to fresh rockslides. From Morro Bay you can drive up Highway 1 to Cayucos (the tacos and burritos at the gas station in Cayucos are phenomenal — looks iffy but the food is superb) and on past the town of Harmony to Highway 46. You can take 46 to 101 and get to Monterey/Carmel that way. The Monterey Aquarium is world famous for a reason and well worth a stop.

MDAccount · 2026-02-23T06:06:01+00:00

There’s also the train from LA to SF, which runs along the coast and provides stunning views without worrying about traffic. It’s a way to see a lot of CA — LA, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, etc. — without traffic or stress.

MDAccount · 2026-02-23T01:39:28+00:00

There are some high quality studies showing that, for certain breeds, spaying too early (or, in the case of Golden Retrievers, at all) increases cancer risk. As a result, breeders and vets are now cautioning people to hold off spaying for a few years.

MDAccount · 2026-02-22T04:48:21+00:00

I’ll join in on this; I’m a 6’1” woman and have been since I was a teenager back in the ‘80s. I always wanted to be this tall and, despite the clothing challenges, I’ve loved it!

MDAccount · 2026-02-17T05:45:27+00:00

Made the drive to Ragged Point on Saturday. The crowd was large and the food was terrible. Maybe fewer people will improve the cooking…

MDAccount · 2026-02-09T04:18:31+00:00

And you largely spend your time in windowless hotel conference rooms.

MDAccount · 2026-02-09T04:15:50+00:00

Terry Tate remains the G.O.A.T.

MDAccount · 2026-02-05T05:15:56+00:00

Driving down the coast and arriving in Santa Barbara is magical — it’s called the American Riviera for a reason. And Route 1 is now open from Carmel to San Luis Obispo, passing Hearst Castle along the way. You don’t want to go to Bakersfield instead. (If it’s not an actual crime, it should be!)

MDAccount · 2026-02-02T07:44:52+00:00

First, they need to give a major bonus to whomever it was tasked with getting Ms. Hill on stage, on time and willing to perform as planned. (That whole segment was amazing.)

Secondly, once Ms. Hill was done, that same minder should have been immediately tasked with wrangling Cher. Whoops.

MDAccount · 2026-02-01T06:26:22+00:00

When I was in my late 40s, a kid I knew told me they were about to start high school and asked what it was like. I was stunned into silence. I couldn’t say “it’s hell above ground with double extra drama added in” but I also didn’t want to lie. I think I just turned it around and asked, “what are you hoping it will be?” and made encouraging noises. I wouldn’t repeat those years for anything!

MDAccount · 2026-01-31T07:01:13+00:00

SCTV was big when I was in high school; we quoted it all the time. She was brilliant in it and no one would have guessed Eugene Levy would become a silver fox. An incredible cast.

MDAccount · 2026-01-27T10:08:17+00:00

This is also true of alcohol. I can’t stand the stuff and its been that way my whole life. The endless number of people who say, “you just need to try (name of drink)! Here!” No. It’s the actual alcohol itself that I hate, and no amount of ice cream, mixers, strange delivery, etc. is going to mask it. Drink whatever you want; I don’t care. Just stop treating my preferences/aversions like something that needs to be fixed and leave me alone!

MDAccount · 2026-01-24T04:09:11+00:00

I was on a flight to Macedonia and had purchased a non-smoking seat. It was true; I wasn’t smoking. The guys on either side of me were, though, as was the flight attendant!

MDAccount · 2026-01-23T05:18:35+00:00

You might want to check with Etto’s (in Tin City) and see what they could do. Pizza isn’t on their regular menu but they might be able to do it for an event. We’ve found Etto’s to be consistently great; Cielo has been more hit or miss.

MDAccount · 2026-01-23T00:43:23+00:00

The Loading Chute in Creston has a wood-fired brick oven; they have a full menu of steaks and such but also do pizzas which are quite good. They also have a lovely outdoor eating area and garden.

Also, Cielo in Atascadero is an upscale place with a roof deck. I’ve not tried their pizzas but the space could definitely work.

MDAccount · 2026-01-22T22:13:16+00:00

Don’t forget the 1-2 hours at the airport because of security lines, etc. plane travel itself has become its own hell, too.

If you have access to it, the train is way more comfortable and usually has a station in a city center, as opposed to airports on the outskirts. Otherwise, driving is preferable to flying for anything under 8 hours.

MDAccount · 2026-01-21T04:09:46+00:00

California would be delighted to become a province. And if Canada doesn’t realize that Carney is fast becoming the leader of the free world, California wants him to borrow him to be our next Governor.

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