Tik Tok

China is a real geopolitical threat because of Xi. TikTok is Chinese owned and the potential for data mining is real. But Washington’s reflex has been fear mongering rather than analysis; turning a genuine security concern into an excuse for domestic control. Technological advances have always favored tyrants, so we are right to be circumspect.Continue reading “Tik Tok”

Sir Sean Connery

Sean Connery died aged 90 – a cantankerous enough age for a Scott – and another reason to put 2020 behind us. His obituaries are built around his filmography and focus on his portrayal of James Bond because he defined the role (how Sean Connery became Bond). I contend Sir Connery’s best roles are hisContinue reading “Sir Sean Connery”

E. D. C.

As a parent, every time I hear “Dad, have do you know where my ___ is?” My chiding response is, “Why would I know where Your ___ is.” Strong emphasis on the possessive pronoun. I try to convey the importance of properly accounting for Your stuff. It’s just part of being prepared. And organized. You don’t waste timeContinue reading “E. D. C.”