Bayou Renaissance Man

The idle musings of a former military man, former computer geek, medically retired pastor and now full-time writer. Contents guaranteed to offend the politically correct and anal-retentive from time to time. My approach to life is that it should be taken with a large helping of laughter, and sufficient firepower to keep it tamed!

Friday, September 25, 2026

Sounds very African to me...

I'm amused to read about a Dutch drug hitman who has apparently "captured" the entire African nation of Sierra Leone, effec...

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Exit left, pursued by medical hobgoblins

Very long day yesterday, and a very early start this morning for more medical misadventures. I'm afraid I haven't had time to coo...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Notes to self

1. If you find an old bottle of Miralax , don't assume that just because it's old, it may not work as well as a fresh product wo...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Diesel fuel and overall inflation

Ed D'Agostino points out that skyrocketing diesel prices will impact our entire economy . It's not the President's fault, nor...

Monday, September 21, 2026

Memes that made me laugh 329

Gathered from around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view.

Friday, September 18, 2026

The Catholic clergy sex abuse scandal claims yet more victims

Thanks to the damage wrought to its finances, the Fresno Diocese of the Catholic Church has just told its pensioners that they're scre...

Thursday, September 17, 2026

A new book from someone you already know well

My wife Dorothy has published several books as "Dorothy Grant" . They've been well received by her reading audience (which,...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Yet another reason to update your emergency supplies

Yesterday the Dutch railway network was brought to its knees by coordinated sabotage attacks across the country. There have been no train...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Drone technology is moving from tactical to strategic use

Most of those interested in military and aviation history know how bombing forces developed. At first bombs (very small ones) were droppe...

Monday, September 14, 2026

Memes that made me laugh 328

Gathered from around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Sunday morning music

Following my health update a few days ago, I could think of only one song that would be appropriate this Sunday. Tongue firmly in cheek,...

Friday, September 11, 2026

I've seen this for myself. It's scary!

Courtesy of a link provided by Zendo Deb at 357 Magnum , we find this video report on the growing problem of e-bikes that are powerful eno...

Twenty-five years ago...

We do not forget. Pray God we never do - as individuals, or as a nation. May the souls of all the victims of September 11, 2001 rest in G...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

AI as Skynet - panic hype, or realistic warning?

Over the past couple of days several researchers and "experts" (?) have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) risks running o...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Health update

The good news first: thanks to a very competent and experienced pain management specialist, it looks as if the specific problem(s) with (...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

A grim warning from Europe about financial security - and what it might mean for the USA

In my first post this morning, I mentioned the possibility that Europe might take action against private bank accounts to fund its ever-i...

Points to ponder

Several points of interest today (and all are well worth your time). 1. DiveMedic discusses the Lindsey Clancy (mis)trial , including the...

Monday, September 7, 2026

Memes that made me laugh 327

Gathered from around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sunday morning music

Here's a treat for lovers of baroque music: the complete harpsichord concertos of Johann Sebastian Bach, played on antique instrument...

Friday, September 4, 2026

No blog today

I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row, and the little buggers are busting out all over. I'll be back as soon as I've wrangl...

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