Gila Monsters And Pendejos Rising And AI Sinking

 August 1, 2026

   My neighbors to the north recently captured this hefty little "monster" in their chicken house eating all the chicken eggs.

A Gila Monster Caught Red Handed

   I intend to do a much deeper dive on this weird little lizard. Stay tuned.

Daily Reworked Whip Out:

"Border Crossers"

Pendejo Rising to The Top

"Fun factoid: pendejo comes from Latin pubic hair, and supposedly—meaning who knows?—was first used in 16th century Spain to describe adolescents (just beginning to grow pubic hair) acting foolishly. Pendejo now has such an elastic meaning —A-hole, fool, twit, jerk, idiot, prat—it can be applied to anyone. Meaning it belongs at the top of your vocabulary."

—Daniel Buck

   Here is an AI ad that Rooster Rob created for me:

This Just In
"Never expected my favorite living artist to be using AI."
—Lane Creek

   Okay, is this where we are in the culture conversation? Did I miss a meeting?

Helpful Tips From The Hassayampa Grandpa

• Exercise in the early morning before your brain figures out what you are doing.

• If you want new ideas read an old book.

• Whatever it is you are seeking it won't come in the form you are expecting.

• I hate when I gain ten pounds for a role and then realize I'm not an actor.

• If you walk around your yard with a fake ankle monitor, your neighbors will not ask you to watch their kids.

"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself."

—Emily Dickinson