by JW | Jul 27, 2026 | Diary
Measles is making headlines again. Yes, measles. You know… that disease we thought we’d pretty much eliminated a couple of decades ago? Well, if you happen to live in South Carolina or Utah right now, “eliminated” probably isn’t...
by JW | Jul 22, 2026 | Note
I added an Innova Firebird to my disc golf collection this week. It’s not a disc I’ll throw all the time. In fact, it’s designed for one very specific situation: throwing into the wind. Living in Maui, that’s not a small detail. After one too...
by JW | Jul 21, 2026 | Diary
Somewhere, a Chihuahua is staring suspiciously at a taco, wondering who to believe. First it was the lettuce. Then it wasn’t the lettuce. Well, sort of. And Taco Bell is somehow stuck in the middle of the story. Watching the Cyclospora investigation unfold...
by JW | Jul 16, 2026 | Diary
Watching the Senate confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche today made me smile. After all, he’s been serving as Acting Attorney General since April. At this point, the confirmation hearing feels less like a job interview and more like a performance review. That...
by JW | Jul 15, 2026 | Note
This week I’ve been helping with a renovation at my mom’s condo on Maui. Before the new flooring can go in, the concrete has to be leveled. It’s meticulous work that no one will ever notice—unless it isn’t done well. Later today, I’ll be...
