Context

Here's the part that sproinged off into the junk jungle beside my desk in the...er...exercise room.

Uh oh

Looks like the Democratic Party in North Carolina is having a problem with some "uppity" black politicians: "North Carolina Black Dems Leave After Woke Purge".

A nice gift

And a better side of King Charles than I remember having seen in quite a while. 

This is the single most genius diplomatic gesture I have ever seen. https://t.co/RMu7abhYxN

— Marcus Walker (@WalkerMarcus) April 29, 2026

Happy Feet Friday

The doctors say when you get arthritis, you have to keep movin' - so this music is like medicine to me, 'cause I can't stand still when I listen to it. Prescribed by Brendan "Doctor K" Kavanaugh.

Seek and ye shall find

Regular readers of this blog will recall that I put up a post last week in which I mentioned losing a very small firing-pin recoil spring guide rod while reassembling a Colt Model 1908 vest pocket pistol (it shot into the air because it was under pressure and I didn't maintain adequate control over it). After a couple of desultory searches, I ordered replacement rods (and some unrelated stuff) from Numrich Gun Parts.

The tracking information says I should be getting the items tomorrow. And, naturally, while engaging in a more careful search this evening, I found the missing guide rod.

PSA

Not just good for church potluck dinners, but family reunions, block parties and any other gatherings where your friends, family, neighbors and associates might inadvertently offend your taste buds, or even poison you.

Important SCOTUS ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that raced-based gerrymandering is unconstitutional. Ace gives this the three flaming skulls treatment; however, it's important to note that the ruling did not strike down Section II of the Voting Rights Act, so I don't know how much wiggle room the donks think they may have (judging by some of the statements made by the minority in the court ruling, not a lot; we'll see).