JANUARY 16, 2026

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry.  We shall get there some day.”

–Winnie The Pooh.

Good morning Dru! I trust that you were not too traumatized by Boopie Miller.

English, Holland, and I enjoyed a celebratory dinner last evening in Purcellville. Shrimp stuffed with crab meat, steak tartare, and crisp, cold martinis. Woo hoo!

And dessert; what a surprise. The waiter brought out a birthday cake with lit candles. I assumed that I had ordered a cake for Holland, as she has an upcoming birthday. Wrong. It was for me. I have an upcoming birthday, and Holland had spent all day making her Father a cake. Carrot cake with a date caramel filling, and traditional cream cheese icing. It was unbelievable! Professional in appearance, delicious in taste, I was completely overwhelmed, surprised and pleased. Goodness!

Dinner was a lot of fun, but somewhat sad, as tomorrow Holland flies back to Dallas to finish her undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University. It doesn’t seem that long ago that she matriculated as a freshman. Then again, it seems like just yesterday that we dropped her off at Powhatan School to begin her academic career. And then there were the glory days of St. Timothy’s, as Holland excelled on the lacrosse playing field, and in the classroom. Where does all the time go? I waited for years for this particular moment to arrive, and now I miss what I once had. My little girl who used to beg to sit in her Father’s lap, and just be hugged. Sigh.

We enjoyed a nice Christmas and New Year’s with Holland. I am hoping to spend time with her on the golf course before she takes on law school in the Fall. Because soon enough, she will be on her own, and not coming home. And we will miss her.

The United States seized yet another Venezuelan oil tanker. WINNING!

One would think that eventually, Venezuela would figure this out, and stop sending out the oil tankers. One would think.

The United States is pausing processing immigration visas from 75 foreign countries, in relation to rampant welfare fraud. Good. We already have enough criminals in this country.

Senator Elizabeth “Lieawatha” Warren (D. Ma.) called for Democrats to “double down” on their progressive policies. Because Democrats did not impose enough punishment on the American people during the China Joe years?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit overturned a lower court ruling that protected pro-Hamas agitator Mahmoud Khalil from arrest and deportation. Send him back to wherever he came from. Now.

Bill and Hillary Clinton defied Congressional subpoenas, and refused to appear for depositions related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Republicans are vowing to hold a vote holding them in contempt, and referring them to the Justice Department for prosecution. Sigh. Nothing will likely happen. But it would be so nice to see the Clintons finally carted off to jail.

“I am outraged to hear a New York City Council employee was detained in Nassau County by federal immigration officials at a routine immigration appointment.  This is an assault on our democracy, on our city, and our values.  I am calling for his immediate release and will continue to monitor the situation.”

–New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D.), bloviating about ICE’s detention of an illegal alien.

California Democrats are steaming full speed ahead with their proposed “wealth tax”, which would confiscate, for now, 5% of the wealth of “the rich”. Of course “the rich” will eventually be redefined to include anyone with a job. But for now, the wealth tax is to apply only to billionaires. Understandably, successful people are fleeing California to avoid this wealth confiscation. Estimates are that California has lost more than $1 trillion in ordinary income tax receipts annually, already.

Having put themselves in this precarious position, one would imagine that California Democrats might rethink the idea of a wealth tax. But no. Indeed, just 1 Democrat has retreated, and that would be Governor Hair Gel (D.). The man who has never seen a tax hike he did not like, has now decided that perhaps the wealth tax is not a good idea. But then again, he is running for President. Would that have something to do with his change of heart? Most definitely. Is Gavin Newsom really against the wealth tax? No.

“We allege that the obvious targeting of Minnesota for our diversity, for our democracy and our differences of opinion with the federal government is a violation of the Constitution and of federal law.”

–Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D.), announcing his lawsuit to prevent the federal government from enforcing federal immigration law in the State.

Holy nullification! What’s next? Will Tampon Tim order the National Guard to fire upon Camp Ripley?

A State cannot stop federal law enforcement from enforcing federal law within its borders. Keith Ellison is wasting everyone’s time.

FOX News host Griff Jenkins:      “You’re seeing it in real time.  You are aware that 18 U.S.C. § 111 makes it a federal crime to impede, interfere, or even assault officers.  And we see the protesters crossing the line of protesting, throwing rocks, hitting cars, and interfering in the federal government’s view of their operation of carrying out federal immigration law enforcement.”

Minneapolis, Minnesota Mayor Jacob Frey:        “. . . They are going to stand up for their neighbors.”

So to be clear; it is okay to commit federal crimes if you are “stand[ing] up for [your] neighbors”? What a novel defense.

“Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live.”

–Tampon Tim (D. Mn.).

That is just a bald-faced lie.  Governor Jazz Hands is turning up the temperature, encouraging his radical Left wing base, and is urging on more “resistance”.  He is an insurrectionist.

Three (3) illegal aliens from Venezuela have been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An illegal alien fled from ICE, ramming his automobile into a parked car, and then attempting to flee on foot. When apprehended by ICE agents, he responded violently, and was joined by other illegal aliens who beat the ICE agents with metal snow shovels and broomsticks. The illegal aliens were just standing up for their neighbors.

A student disc jockey at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s campus radio station called for the assassination of Vice-President Vance. Cue the visit by the United States Secret Service. This will not end well for the student.

James Fishback (R.) is running for Governor in Florida. He’s an odd sort, adopting all sorts of odd positions and stunts to gain attention. His latest is a head scratcher; Mr. Fishback wants to impose a 50% tax on all income earned by Floridians through modeling on the website “Only Fans”. Now how in the world does Mr. Fishback believe this will earn him votes?

Virginia Democrats want to impose “paid sick leave” on all employers, irrespective of size. Employees may accumulate up to 40 hours of “paid sick leave”. Because the government knows best how to run your business.

The Winchester, Virginia City Council voted to study the feasibility of having a casino. What a terrible *#)@! idea. Because casinos have done so much for Charles Town, West Virginia.

“I have told the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire that we may be entering into that same witness.  And I’ve asked them to get their affairs in order, to make sure they have their wills written, because it may be that now is no longer the time for statements but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable.”

–Episcopal Bishop for the Diocese of New Hampshire, Rob Hirschfeld.

Is anyone surprised that Episcopalians across the United States are describing federal law enforcement as “fascists”, “terrorists”, and “Nazis”? Is anyone surprised that an Episcopal Bishop is advocating for the faithful to place themselves in harm, to violently obstruct the faithful execution of the nation’s laws? Of course, no one is surprised! Disappointed, but not surprised.

Singer Jenny Lewis got “married” to Bobby Rhubarb, her pet dog. The bride carried a wedding bouquet, and wore a white wedding dress at the ceremony. Sigh. What is wrong with these people?

The Aldi grocery store chain is expanding. The chain will add 180 new stores this year.

Toymaker Mattel is introducing “autistic Barbie”. A Mattel spokesman said it was a continuation of the company’s desire to expand “diversity and inclusion”. Sigh.

The estimated death toll in Iran is 12,000, as the Ayatollahs are struggling to remain in power. People all over the world must pray for the Iranians to be delivered from this tyranny.

The Iranian government took credit for the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and threatened to carry it out again, this time successfully. Some people do not know when to shut up.

French President Emmanuel Macron threatened to send troops, ships, and aircraft to Greenland, at Denmark’s request, in order to protect the island from the United States. Ooooh, boy! Now President Trump’s done it! He has aroused the passions of the cheese eating surrender monkeys. The world trembles at the threat.

Federal prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against NCAA Division I basketball players and gamblers for point shaving in games. This is just awful. College sports are in a bad enough position without this newest scandal.

After 19 years, Mike Tomlin is out as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wow.

Former Baltimore Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh, will be the next head coach for the New York Giants. Good move for the Giants.

Olympic gold medalist Jim Hartung has died at age 65. R. I. P.

Cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, has died at age 68. R. I. P.

GFK