
It only works because the mouse doesn’t understand why the cheese is free.
I saw this bit of wisdom on Twitter/X, so pass it along as Twisdom.

It only works because the mouse doesn’t understand why the cheese is free.
I saw this bit of wisdom on Twitter/X, so pass it along as Twisdom.
I had never seen this clip or heard this story, so I pass it along.
This is from the Sage Steele podcast with Texas congressman Wesley Hunt and Florida congressman Byron Donalds in 2024. Hunt tells the story of President Trump negotiating with Taliban leadership to get out of Afghanistan.

‘Tis the season when affluent White women switch from Zoloft to pumpkin spice, so here is a pedantic fact to get the conversation started.
Pumpkins are just a variety of squash.
Howling with Sparky is my favorite thing.

PBS: Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide Most Favored Nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program, bringing the net price of selected drugs down to prices paid in certain other countries.

On Twitter/X, the Steak ‘n Shake corporate account explains why large companies are doing such a crappy job. I am not a finance big-brain, but took the Wall Street Journal for many years and try to keep current.
This is a novel explanation for why big companies make such bad decisions. It sounds plausible.

Poor Señor Piglet. Being naturally charming, he likes being around people for the attention and treats. Sparky had two social engagements today, and that has worn him out.

BBC: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
This is a big strategic deal, but the BBC and other media may get hung up on President Trump’s initial comments about seizing Greenland.

Sparky has nothing to do with this. He’s just the cutest person I know, so I put him in the bathtub.
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