Soul Food: Week of May 31, 2026
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less...
SEC Gods Made BIG End to Cupcake Week
SEC fans are outraged conference ended its “cupcake weekend” tradition after claiming for years how its schedules & teams are “best in the nation.” When was the last time a team from the SEC won national title instead of the Big Ten?
Can AI & Davd Confess Their Sins to Pope?
Pope Leo’s concerns over AI corrupting mankind seem akin to those religious leaders doubting Jesus’ message. I’ve found AI more willing to admit a mistake or concede a point than most humans. BTW, how’s ignorance worked for mankind?
The Rich Man, Poor Man’s Tax Debate
Milton Friedman once said all taxes should be lowered on everyone while Jeff Bezos said it’s “absurd” to impose any federal income tax on the bottom 50% of earners. Arguably, the late economist, not the Amazon founder, is most humane. Here’s why:
Does Anyone Care If Elon or Sam “Won’?
Tho his titanic suit against OpenAI was tossed on SOL ground, Musk says he “won” & will appeal. His claim charities shouldn’t be “stolen” (converted to profit) resonated but why didn’t he sue earlier & why should an appeal revive a sunken ship?
Even AI Can’t Call Musk v Altman Trial
AI is supposed to enlighten the world but nothing could be more blinding than the “Messy Courtroom Drama Over AI’s Biggest Breakup” twixt Musk & Altman et al. And how ironic the jury’s verdict will likely turn on “flip of the coin” evidence …
The Real Ted Turner Stood Up To Be Counted
“This Is Your Life” was a popular 50’s tv show that put a face on celebrities’ “real” personality & history. It was oft heart-wrenching as well as revealing. In that spirit, here’s a memory of the oft-misunderstood Ted Turner based on an interview with me in 1985 …
Once Rich Haley Mills Taxed Into Poverty
This a “Tax the Rich” story, British Style, a woeful tale of Parent Trap’s child star who was “legally” robbed by the tax man of 90% of her Disney earnings. It’s also a warning how greedy & callous govts can be when you have lousy legal advice to boot...
Soul Food: May 3, 2026
Hey, I don’t have all the answers. In life, to be honest, I failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my wife. I love my life. And I wish you my kind of success...
Jackson, Hollywood & Justice Slept Here?
As Fats Domino might say, “Ain’t It a Shame” if Michael Jackson’s movie biop “Blinds Us From the Truth” while a jury didn’t convict the great performer for his alleged abuse of many minor victims? Can money really talk louder than lawyers or evidence?
