Do you remember the drought maps?
Here is the legend:
October 1:
October 20:
October 27:
It will be interesting to see what the map for next Tuesday looks like.
The downside of all this rain is some areas in the Southwest are having big problems with flooding:
Super El Niño is here.
November 2, 2026
This is the first one:
You only get one life and you’re going to burn the days either way, so the real question is: What excites you and interests you? What makes you feel curious and alive, perhaps even joyful? What is so “worth it” that you’re not worried about the tradeoffs, the hard work, the hassle?
Follow your enthusiasm.
And this is the second:
I was born with a happy heart. I’ve always tried to let that shine even during my dark times. I’m one of those people who, even if things are not right, goes about trying to make it as right as I can rather than just lying around on my ass and wallowing in it all day. I think, “Well, I can either do this or I can do that.” I choose to get up and try to make it better if I can…
Of course, I try to improve every day. If there’s a better outfit, I want to wear it. If there’s a better song, I want to write it. If there’s a better record, I want to record it. If there’s a better movie, I want to make it. I will continue to be as good as I can be. And I intend to keep coming up with new ideas all the time.
The second one is more ambitious than I am. But that first one – yes! My self improvement is simply trying to focus my energy and my attention on the things I value. No worldly achievements, just gently trying to say aligned with what’s important to me.
What about you?
November 1, 2026
Peanuts en Español
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Calvin and Hobbes en Español
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Calvin and Hobbes
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October 29, 2026
It was good to see the sun again yesterday, but it was even better to look at the drought map.
Here is the legend:
Here is the September 20, 2026 map:
Here is the October 1 map:
And here is the October 22 map.
That’s why we’re happy to see rain.
October 27, 2026
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So much for autumn weather being invigorating — sloth won again yesterday. I do love my cozy home.
October 26, 2026
There is nothing more counterproductive than envy. Someone in the world will always be better than you. Of all the sins, envy is easily the worst, because you can’t even have any fun with it. It’s a total net loss.
—Charlie Munger
Yes! What’s the point of having a vice if you don’t even enjoy it? Yesterday was cool and rainy here — perfect for indulging in sloth. 🙂
October 25, 2026
Hurray for summaries! I try to understand what is going on in the world, so I would be overwhelmed without them.
October 24, 2026
