The USS Constitution-"Old Ironsides"-was launched OTD in 1797. She protected American shipping during the Quasi War with France, saw action against the Barbary Pirates, & captured five British warships in the War of 1812. Retired from active service in 1881; now a Navy museum ship. Image: US Navy.

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My people! I love the art of parallel parking and it’s a matter of pride that I can get into almost any space in two moves without hitting the bumpers or using the camera. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

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Saint Pierre and Miquelon has long been on my top 3 of places to visit. I have no rational explanation for this obsession. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/w...

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RIP William Orbit, best known in the US for his work with Madonna. The first album of his band Torch Song remains one of the unsung LPs of the synthetic early 80s: youtu.be/6piSnoWGtjo

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