You might not believe it. But America was actually debt free one time. It was way back in 1835. And it happened thanks to President Andrew Jackson. He was the first and only president to pay off the national debt completely. One biographer wrote that the former president “viewed debt as a ‘moral failing,’ a sort of black magic.” Tragically, America is now trillions … Read the rest…
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Last Sunday, Elgielene and I spent some time with my brother. And he told a story about a trip he took to Alaska. And his eyes lit up when he mentioned the boat ride through the blue water of the “inside passage” en route to his destination. Because he saw all sorts of wildlife and marine life, including whales, all sorts of birds, and … Read the rest…
I just read a very short, very cool article that started out with this: For the first time in human history, scientists witnessed the precise instant human development initiates. What they observed wasn’t biological randomness, it was orchestrated precision. Of course, the term orchestrated precision piqued my interest. And since I’m one of those right-wing extremists who says we should abolish all abortion, I … Read the rest…
I want to share my Spotify stats, for 2025, with you. Because I want to thank you, if you tune into Rhyme and Reason Podcast. Because you helped my podcast, do these things: 575% total audience increase 7% increase in followers 45% increase in listening time Distraction dance while you’re in a trance was the number one podcast episode of 2025 The podcast reached … Read the rest…
Hey there, Tony here. I hope you’re not suffering from a severe Christmas goodies hangover today, the first day after Christmas 2025. If so, try a little hair of the dog: dark chocolate. And while you’re waiting for that to kick in, check this out. There’s something the following countries have 1000 percent in common. You probably can’t guess what it is. But feel … Read the rest…
OK, we’ve only got a few Christmas spirit days left. Then everything gets turned off again for another eight or nine months. Oh sure, there’ll be a few leftovers. But pretty much once December 25th is done, the lights go out, and that sparkly holiday cheer turns into just another year. Sorry to throw a wet blanket on your Christmas spirit days. I’m sure … Read the rest…
Nikola Tesla thought the Magic of Six was its power to make the whole universe work. In fact, he thought the magic of six was divine. According to an article I read about his fascination with the number, he said there is a “divine balance between the spiritual and the physical.” The article also said, “He saw this perfect harmony everywhere, from the human … Read the rest…