Dickens Pudding Time

September 5, 2026

Hard to believe that the summer is already behind us! As of this writing, it is Labor Day weekend. I have decided to, for the second time, attempt a special Christmas pudding. I consulted ChatGPT and found a recipe. Check it out!

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Judgment vs. Observation

I want to talk about judgment vs. observation for a moment here. Many of us, myself included, have spent a lot of time judging others. Let's face it - it's fun. It's satisfying. It's also kind of mean, but we knew that. What about learning from something we're judging - it then becomes an observation. What's the difference? Here's how to sort it out, as the British say.

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Consider...

They've got a name for the winners in the world...I want a name when I lose.

-Steely Dan "Deacon Blues"

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During the 1909 World Fair in Seattle, a baby was given away in a raffle.

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The five interlocking Olympic rings are black, red, green and yellow because at least one of these colors appears on every flag.

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