on the other side of the tracks
M.Stephen At the White House correspondents’ dinner on July 24, 2026, Trump ended his remarks joking that he planned to run and win a fourth election. “I won three times, now I’m going to do it again,” he said, donning a red Trump 2028 hat. Trump has repeatedly broadcast his intentions, often jokingly, but with serious … Read more
Trump’s Truth is a public archive of Donald Trump’s communications on TRUTH Social. We believe this is an essential part of the historical record, and that it must be preserved for its educational, journalistic and research value. [Official site ABOUT statement] If you want to see or search what POTUS says on his own platform, … Read more
I recently bought an eBike. Lectric Brand, model XP4 750. I loathe exercise, but I need to exercise my joints. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and the joints must keep moving to maintain mobility. At 68 years old, mobility means independence. So, I’m riding an eBike for low-resistance exercise. A new bike & jogging trail has … Read more
Here’s a great addition to the short list of songs about smokin’ dope. Charlie Worsham’s song has a lively country / Bluegrass twang and imaginative lyrics. “I Hope I’m Stoned (When Jesus Takes Me Home)” I hope I’m stoned when Jesus takes me homeFlying high through those cloudsKnowing I don’t have to ever come downI’m … Read more
There is no shortage of covers of Radiohead’s song, Creep. That’s no surprise; it’s a great tune. Here’s my favorite rendition. Performed by Keeho, from K-Pop’s P1Harmony, the vocals are amazing. The melody is mesmerizing and haunting. I can’t get enough of this.
In The Guardian US, Nadia Khomami wrote a piece titled, “Michael is a highly selective version of the singer’s life, and that suits more people than you might think.” [Open in new tab.} I clicked into the article thinking that I would disagree with the premise. I think, or thought, that a bio pic ought … Read more
Nathan Lane is featured in a piece in today’s edition of The Guardian US. He’s currently on Broadway, starring in a new production of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”. The article is here. “Lane is exceptional in the role, evoking a searing meta-awareness of his own life as a performer. Like him, Loman is … Read more
I’m watching The Ten Commandments today, Holy Saturday. I can’t say I understand why the story of the Hebrews’ exodus from Egyptian slavery is always featured in the TV listings at Easter time. But Cecil B. Demille’s 1956 masterpiece is always worth re-watching. And it is a reminder that Christians share their history and ancestry … Read more
The Good Cloud is a Nextcloud provider. Before I started using it, I did a lot of research. What is it? Why do I need it? I read much of the info on both the official Nextcloud site and The Good Cloud site. But what’s equally helpful is advice from other users who have already … Read more
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new domain, blog, and website, “the313.club”. Longtime friends will intuitively understand the site name. Others can read about the story behind the name on the site’s Welcome page. I have hosted a blog before, but never kept it up. I hosted a website for my online Fuller … Read more