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It’s too damn hot today!!!

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Saint Bernards, Misfits Tees, and Weekend Peace

Saturday, we took a trip out to BJ’s Warehouse in Bridgeville, PA. It wasn’t exactly thrilling, but there’s something oddly satisfying about loading up on bulk packs of paper towels, snacks, and enough dog treats to bribe a small army. We wandered the aisles like we were on a quest for survival supplies, and let’s be honest—there’s always something you don’t need but end up buying anyway. That…

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Society Owes Me a Thank You Card

Who is your favorite historical figure If you asked me who I admire most in history, you might expect me to say someone like Abraham Lincoln, Alan Turing, or maybe Bob Ross. But nope. My answer is way simpler, and honestly way more accurate: me—Eric freakin’ Foltin. Let’s be real here. I’m amazing. I’ve survived decades on this planet without getting myself killed, arrested, or becoming a…

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Cracking Codes and Breaking Norms: Why Alan Turing Is My Favorite Historical Badass

Who is your favorite historical figure? If I had to pick one historical figure who stands out above the rest—one guy I’d want to grab a beer with and just soak up some brilliance—it’s Alan Turing. Hands down. Turing was a damn genius. This dude cracked the freaking Enigma code during World War II. You know, the Nazi encryption machine that was supposed to be unbreakable? Yeah, Turing looked at…

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So today, Jersey got to do something really special—she went out to Triadelphia where all that awful flooding happened. I mean, it’s heartbreaking seeing the damage and the people who’ve lost so much. But Jersey? She was there doing what she does best—spreading love like a big, slobbery, four-legged therapy machine. She gave out hugs, cuddles, and wet kisses to anyone who needed a little comfort.…

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These Dogs Sleep Better Than I Do

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Wild Ride: Spotted a Giant Leopard Moth on My Truck

Giant Leopard Moth

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The Art of Not Caring (And Why I Love It)

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? You wanna know what my favorite thing about myself is? It’s my attitude. Straight up, it’s the way I look at life these days. I’ve got that classic Gen X vibe going—raised by latchkey afternoons and “figure it out yourself” parenting, and now, I’m rocking an “I don’t give a sh*t” mindset like it’s a badge of honor. And I mean that in the best way…

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Brother, Stranger, Whatever

So I heard from my so-called brother today—for the first time in months. Yeah, that brother. The one who basically disowned me over politics. Imagine that: growing up together, sharing holidays, memories, inside jokes—and then boom, it’s all gone because we don’t agree on some talking heads and red vs. blue nonsense. Unreal. It was a weird moment getting a message from him. Part of me thought,…

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Storms, Sirens, and Silence: After the Flood

Last night was one of those nights that you don’t forget. I was sitting at home scrolling through my phone, thinking it was just another summer storm, maybe some heavy rain and thunder—nothing out of the ordinary. But by the time I started seeing videos and photos from Wheeling and Triadelphia, West Virginia, it was clear this was something way beyond that. We’re talking major flooding. Not just…

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Caching, Hiking, and a Soaked Malinois

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We Went for Pie, Came Home with a Hero

Describe one of your favorite moments. Every now and then, life hands you a moment that sticks with you forever. Not just in your head, but in your heart. For me, one of those moments happened in the most unlikely place—Holmes County, Ohio. Amish country. You go there for handmade furniture, baked goods that could make you forget your name, and the kind of peace you just can’t find in a Walmart…

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Can AI Escape Our Control? Geoffrey Hinton’s Stark Warning Feels Like a Sci-Fi Plot – But It’s Real

The “Godfather of AI” says artificial intelligence may soon start rewriting its own code—and that could change everything. Imagine creating a machine… Can AI Escape Our Control? Geoffrey Hinton’s Stark Warning Feels Like a Sci-Fi Plot – But It’s Real So, I just finished reading this article on AI and its future, and let me tell you—it was an incredibly good read. I’m sitting here, coffee in…

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Tired of the Noise, the Rage, the Riots

Every time I turn on the news or scroll through social media, it feels like the world’s on fire. Riots, protests turned violent, people screaming at each other over every little thing. Doesn’t matter what side you’re on anymore—everyone’s pissed off, nobody’s listening, and honestly, I’m just tired of it all. I’m not talking about peaceful protests or standing up for what you believe in. I…

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If You’re Offended, That’s a You Problem

If humans had taglines, what would yours be? If I had a tagline, it’d be this: “I give zero damns and half a shit.” That’s me, through and through. I’ve never had a filter, and at this point in life, I’m not about to start pretending I do. I say what I want, when I want. And if that makes someone uncomfortable or butt-hurt? There’s the door. Use it. I’m not losing sleep over feelings I didn’t…

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Strawberries, Freaks, and One Confident Pup

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He Called Me a Nazi. I’m Just His Brother.

You know, I never thought I’d be the guy writing a blog post like this. Family drama? That was always something other people dealt with. My brother and I—we didn’t grow up especially close. It’s not like we hated each other or anything, we just lived in different worlds. I was the skateboarder kid, always out with my crew tearing up the sidewalk or getting kicked out of parking lots. He was more…