$1.9 Trillion Covid Relief package passes Senate with VP Harris casting tie-breaking vote
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman files paperwork for 2022 Senate run
I am glad to hear this. He's gotten a great buoy of attention from this election and the Pennsylvania GOP's antics. He's been a voice of a normal joe for the Democrats, bringing a blue-collar sensibility and personality. I would love to see him in the Senate.
Origins of James S. A. Corey's Sci-Fi series, "The Expanse"
Fascinating to hear that a post-to-play RPG campaign online defined a lot of the initial plot for the Expanse story.
Liz gets it
The biggest mistake we could make with COVID relief is not going big enough. A response that’s too small will just mean that this crisis lasts longer and longer—and hits working families harder and harder.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) February 5, 2021
1D Chess
A fascinating thought experiment. I struggle to call it a game but I found it quite interesting to explore how this simple "game" is played.
One way I track the year is via my facial hair. For roughly 7-8 months of the year I have my mustache and chin beard, and then 4-5 months of the year I have my full beard. And the facial hair season is about to change. I grew the full beard last year in October and I'm feeling like it's getting close to time to shed it back to my "normal" facial hair. Maybe I'll do that later today or this weekend.
Under the Influence podcast
A friend turned me onto this CBC produced podcast. I've only hit some of my friend's episodes, but I plan to listen to more of the show as I find the 'infotainment' from the show to be good.