Good Tuesday morning, Nostrites!
Mitch
deeteroderdas@primal.net
npub18rz2...m3v0
“Fides et ratio.” – “Faith and reason.”
Follower of Christ.
Husband to Lana, Father to Stephen and Mariah.
Peaceful, not harmless.
Voluntarist in training.
Fermenter of many things.
Retired U.S. Air Force NCO.
Linux enthusiast.
Ham radio operator (WB5UZG)
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"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
– Thomas Edison
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"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude."
– G.K. Chesterton
Sauerkraut incoming in 1 week. 
"Next to a sincere compliment, I think I like a well-deserved and honest rebuke." - William Feather
Weekend in Fort Davis, Texas. Celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary. Life is good!
Merry Christmas! Until us a Child is born! Into is a Savior is given! And his name will be called Wonderful, Councilor! Mighty God! Prince of Peace!
Typical Texas Christmas weather... 68° F.
So, we build a bonfire...
This article highlights a critical difference between the Albanian legislature and the U.S. Congress:
In order to "light flares" and "hurl water bottles" you must first be conscious and physically present in the legislative chamber...
But, we used to be a proper country...
https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-most-infamous-floor-brawl-in-the-history-of-the-U-S--House-of-Representatives/
Breitbart
Albanian Lawmakers Light Flares, Hurl Water Bottles in Parliament Brawl
Opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party (DP) of Albania unleashed chaos in parliament on Thursday amid a fight over corruption.
County Magistrates Defy Tyrants in Virginia: Interposition of the Lesser Magistrates.
Defy Tyrants
County Magistrates Defy Tyrants in Virginia: Interposition of the Lesser Magistrates.
On December 4th, 2025, the Craig County Board in Virginia voted 5 - 0 in favor of a resolution declaring Craig County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cou...
"Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one."
– Thomas Paine
"Manhood is something a man earns. One deed at a time, one task at a time, one interaction at a time." - David Murrow
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"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."
– Plato
Making some elderberry wine today. I didn't realize that the recommended adding time is 1 year. I hope I can wait that long! 