North Korea has added an aircraft carrier to their arsenal. 

I wrote here last night that I thought the "viral infection" explanation for Serena's behavior in the doubles match at Wimbledon didn't make sense. Today I read that Martina Navratalova doesn't think so either. Too much about this defies common sense.

For years I ate Whoppers often. Burger King was my go-to choice when I was on my own for a meal that didn't start with the letter B. Now that we've been paleo for over a year I look back on those days and shake my head at that foolishness. Talk about empty calories! So even if they weren't pushing the gay agenda with their "Proud Whopper" they shouldn't expect to see me at their counter.
I've come to accept that our society is moving ever further away from its historic Judeo-Christian ethic to a thoroughly secular paradigm. I wish it weren't, but I'm a big boy and I'll deal with it. However, the increasing amount of pandering to that minority segment of the population is a marketing strategy that I neither understand nor abide. And I'm a bit surprised they think it's good business. The outcome of the Chick-Fil-A brouhaha should have enlightened them on that tack. It's their risk to take, but I want no part of it.

Some days are productive because of the quantity of work accomplished. Sometimes the worth of a day is measured by the quality of one small element that's of particular weight or significance. I've had a string of those lately. Weighty stuff. Very stimulating, but maybe just as fatigue inducing as the quantity days. Either that or I'm just getting old.

Had an unplanned lunch today with an old friend who called last minute. Good to catch up after many months. We're both at about the same stage in life and we talked - among other things - about where we're headed and what we want life to look like five years down the road. Verbalizing that stuff helps me sort it out. I know Someone else is in control and that plans must always be prefaced, in thought if not words, with "Deo volente." But only a fool doesn't think ahead.

NBC owns the rights to broadcast Formula 1 races (practice sessions and qualifying, too) and normally has it on NBCSN. their sports channel. This weekend they're racing in England at the historic Silverstone Circuit. I've got it scheduled to record because I'll be at church during the race and then leaving from there, teardrop in tow. But I couldn't find it listed on the right station. Did some digging and discovered NBC has bumped it in favor of Tour de France coverage, moving the F1 race to CNBC. Huh?? Is it just me or has the Tour de France lost all credibility as a sporting event? Think: professional wrestling.

Blame my older brother:

• Saint Peter hears a knock at the pearly gates and asks, "Who is it?" A voice answers, "It is I." "Good," says Peter, "another English teacher."
• Harass Sarah is a Palin-drome