They Ought to be putting up murals and statues of Pat Murphy 10 30 2026

No offense but Ueckers voice was one reason I didn't like the Brewers.  Enough said.

Pat Murphy managed that team to the World Championship Win.  Something no one else could do for its entire existence!

I could go off on this more.  Enough said.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy 

A statue just as tall, if not taller, than that of Lombardi!

Sentencing 10 29 2026

The limited liability corporate shield.

What if as part of sentencing for conviction of certain crimes you were barred for life from ownership or being in management of a limited liability corporation?

Somehow it seems really fitting and remedial to me.

In effect it is a statement saying you are barred from not being liable for making irresponsible decisions.  Wow!  That is a straight right with speed.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Too Cheesy for Me 10 29 2026

 So the other day I made tacos.  I didn't put sour cream on them.  I like to avoid dairy.  But I went to what I would call a lesser dairy.

I bought a lime yoghurt.  You know what they are perhaps 10 oz or so in plastic foil peel top $1.89 or so.

I added a pinch of cucumber powder I had on hand and stirred it in.

I thought it was good and different. Perhaps too sugary for you.

But not too Cheesy for me.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy 

Nozzle Cleaning Device 10 29 2026

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Freezer Straws 10 29 2026

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Gangliitis 10 29 2026

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A Political Observation 10 29 2026

 "You can't have an education because you didn't even grow up."

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Milwaukee Brewers Win World Series 10 28 2026

 Yahoooo!

Thomas

Teacher Humor 10 28 2026

 "What do I do if your boy gets slap happy with me?"

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy 

Taco Tuesday 10 27 2026

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Rejection of Speciesism 10 25 2026

 Question to AI:  "what determines who is going to be an animal rights activist in life?" by Thomas Paul Murphy

AI Overview

Becoming an animal rights activist is shaped by a combination of early-life experiences, psychological traits, and social or moral awakenings rather than a single predetermined cause. 

Key Determinants and Influences

Early Childhood Experiences: Qualitative and sociological studies (such as research on animal advocates) show that many activists report having a strong sense of empathy or a formative connection to animals—such as bonding with pets or witnessing animal mistreatment—between the ages of 5 and 10. 
High Sensitivity and Empathy: Psychological research (including studies utilizing the Animal Attitudes Scale) indicates that personal traits like high interpersonal sensitivity and imaginativeness strongly correlate with positive attitudes toward animals and concern for their suffering. 
Moral Philosophy and Idealism: Activism is frequently tied to an individual's ethical framework—specifically high levels of moral idealism (believing that intentionally causing harm is inherently wrong) rather than strict general personality types alone. 
Catalyzing Moments and Media: Many people transition from simply "liking animals" to active advocacy after a specific turning point, such as reading foundational literature (e.g., Peter Singer's Animal Liberation) or watching investigative documentaries (e.g., Earthlings or Blackfish). 
Demographic Patterns: Studies on animal advocacy movements consistently note a higher representation of women among active participants, mirroring broader sociological trends in empathetic and care-based social movements. 
Rejection of Speciesism: Psychologically, those who become activists actively reject speciesism (the assumption of human superiority that justifies exploiting other species), often moving away from hierarchical or authoritarian worldviews. 

Would you like to explore specific volunteer paths, non-profit organizations, or educational resources related to animal advocacy?

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I would label rejection of speciesism as a true form of mental illness.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Baked Potato Fried 10 27 2026

 You take a day old baked potato.  Turn the burner on your big frying pan to med or med-hi range.  Put perhaps 2 T Avocado oil in pan.  A pinch or teo of black pepper.  Perhaps 4 good pinch of salt.  A sprinkle of red colored rib spice.  Cut pot to as shown.  Use spatula to keep scraping it off bottom of pan.  When heated throughout and some brown here and there to it it's done.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Anc that is my special ketchup, search this blog forvrecipe.

My Life is more important 10 26 2026

"My life is more important than a rich persons need to have a self driving car."

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

No Alcoholics Allowed on Television 10 26 2026

 If I were President no alcoholics would be allowed on television.

Television is the equivocation of success in this country.

And I view the highly successful alcoholic as being illegitimate.

I mean who wants to turn on the television and listen to a drunken woman proselyting her political and other ideas in a mousey voice?  That does our country absolutely no good!

And no other alcoholics allowed on television PERIOD!

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I mean sure alcohol can be legal in this country.  But does that mean an alcoholic should be allowed to serve on corporate management or ownership?  Does it have to mean that an alcoholic is allowed to be a Judge?  I say no, it doesn't have to mean that!

Should an alcoholic be allowed to construct new buildings?  No.  Enough of that tumbleweed failure dust in our air.

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Flash Fiction 10 26 2026

 "Is she getting drunk and talking all mousey again?"

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Chicken Noodle Soup 10 24 2026

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The Wealth of a Democracy 10 24 2026

 And there is a subtle nuance of words here.

People who live in our Democracy but do not contribute to the 'wealth' of our Democracy!

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Roman Catholic Humor 10 24 2026

 "His mom was so smart that she could speak in tongues."

© 2026 Thomas Paul Murphy

Watch Spring Bar Failure 10 23 2026

 ai assistant, all of my watches rip off of my wrist at the pin that holds the band on. Do you know of any watches or watch companies that specifically say theirs is less prone to it.

11:56 AM

AI Mode reply for ai assistant, all of my watches rip off of my wrist at the pin that holds the band on. Do you know of any watches or watch companies that specifically say theirs is less prone to it. Question by Thomas Paul Murphy

If your watches are ripping off at the connection point, you are experiencing spring bar failure. Standard watches use removable, spring-loaded pins (spring bars) to hold the band in place. When under high stress—such as catching on a sleeve, sports impact, or tight wrist flexing—these pins can easily compress, bow, or snap completely. [1, 2, 3, 4]

To eliminate this issue entirely, you need to look for fixed lug (or fixed bar) watches. On these watches, the metal pins are either welded directly to the case or machined out of a single solid piece of metal. There are no moving parts, no springs to fail, and it is physically impossible for the pin to pop out. [1, 2, 3]

Watch Companies Known for Indestructible Strap Attachments

The following brands specifically engineer their watches to prevent spring bar failure: [1, 2]

• Bertucci: This brand is famous for its patented Unibody™ case design. The watch case and the bars are machined out of one solid block of titanium or a high-density poly-resin. Because there are absolutely no pins or removable parts, the strap cannot rip off. They are highly affordable, rugged field watches. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• CWC (Cabot Watch Company): As a legendary supplier to the British military, CWC specifically advertises welded fixed bars to satisfy strict military specifications. Their steel bars are permanently fused to the lugs, meaning the watch cannot detach from the strap during heavy tactical field activity. [1]
• Tudor (FXD Series): If you are looking for a luxury option, the Tudor Pelagos FXD was designed in collaboration with the French Navy specifically to eliminate spring bar failure during military diving operations. The "FXD" stands for fixed, featuring strap bars machined directly into the titanium main body. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Marathon Watch Company: Famous for manufacturing government-issued military timepieces, Marathon uses "shoulderless" spring bars on models like the TSAR and GSAR. While technically removable using special tools through drilled holes in the side of the watch case, these thick pins lack the "lips" or shoulders that normally catch on fabric and cause standard watches to accidentally snap off. [1, 2, 3, 4]

How Fixed Bar Watches Work

Because the bars are permanent, you cannot use standard two-piece leather or plastic straps that require the pin to pass through them. Instead, you must use pass-through straps (commonly called NATO, Zulu, or single-pass straps). [1, 2, 3]

These are single continuous pieces of nylon, leather, or rubber that slide underneath the watch case and loop over both fixed bars. Beyond the un-poppable pins, pass-through straps offer a secondary layer of security: if one bar somehow breaks, the watch remains securely attached to your wrist by the other bar. [1, 2]

What to Look for in Your Next Watch

Feature	How It Prevents Failure	Top Brand Examples
Machined Unibody	Case and bar are carved from a single block of titanium; zero moving parts.	Bertucci, Tudor (FXD)
Welded Fixed Bars	Metal pins are permanently fused/soldered to the watch steel.	CWC
Drilled Lugs & Shoulderless Pins	Pins can only be removed by pushing a tool through the outside of the watch case, meaning they can't be snagged or compressed from the inside.	Marathon

If you tell me your budget or the style of watch you prefer (e.g., lightweight everyday wear, heavy-duty dive watch, or a rugged smartwatch style), I can help you pick a specific model that will never pop off again.

You said: what is the least expensive I can buy

what is the least expensive I can buy ( Question by Thomas Paul Murphy)

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AI Mode reply for what is the least expensive I can buy

The least expensive, highly reliable watch you can buy that completely eliminates spring bar failure is the Bertucci DX3 Field series, which retails for $75.

Because it utilizes Bertucci's patented Unibody™ design, the watch case and the strap bars are molded out of a single, solid piece of fiber-reinforced poly-resin. There are absolutely no removable metal pins to bend, snap, or tear out. [1, 2]

If you prefer a metal case instead of poly-resin, you can step up to a solid titanium unibody watch or a military-spec steel watch with permanently welded bars for a bit more.

Affordable Fixed Bar & Unibody Options

Bertucci DX3 Plus Performance Field Watch

$75.00

Kevin's Fine Outdoor Gear & Apparel& more

4.5 ★ (108)

• Design: Patented unibody case molded from fiber-reinforced poly-resin.
• Security: Zero moving parts at the strap connection point.
• Specs: 40mm case size, scratch-resistant mineral crystal, and 50m water resistance.
• Value: The absolute lowest-priced entry point to permanently solve spring bar failure.

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Bertucci A-2T Highpolish Field Watch

$175.00

Sportique.com& more

4.5 ★ (2)

• Design: Upgrades the unibody shell to an incredibly strong, lightweight, solid titanium case.
• Security: Solid titanium lug bars are machined right into the metal case body.
• Specs: 100m+ water resistance, Swiss all-metal quartz movement, and hypo-allergenic metal.
• Price: Available from merchants like Sportique for $175.

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MWC G10 100m PVD Stealth Military Watch

$245.00

MWC Watches

4.0 ★ (1)

• Design: Heavy-duty PVD-coated stainless steel built to classic military G10 specifications.
• Security: Features non-removable, permanently attached fixed steel strap bars.
• Specs: 100m water resistance, screw-down crown, and a 10-year battery life.
• Price: Retails directly from MWC USA for $243. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Budget Pass-Through Replacement Straps

If you choose a fixed-bar watch, you will need to pair it with single-piece pass-through straps. These loop completely behind the watch body so that even if you somehow managed to slice through one side of the strap, the watch remains firmly attached to your wrist by the other side.

NATO Brand Classic Premium

$19.95

NATO Brand

Entry-Level Nylon: The NATO Brand Classic Premium costs $19.95 and features heat-welded ballistic nylon with stainless steel hardware.

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Crown & Buckle Defence NATO

$28.00

Crown & Buckle

Military-Spec Detail: The Crown & Buckle Defence NATO costs $28.00 and uses matte brushed 316L stainless steel hardware matched exactly to British Ministry of Defence specifications. [1, 2]

Thomas Paul Murphy

Now to be fair to my own analysis, I can't guarantee that the reason my watch ripped off was because if it hadn't my arm would have been trapped in something.  So perhaps I was better off that my watch ripped off?  I don't know.  I do seem to have a foggy notion memory of two times that a watch ripped off over perhaps 12 times that a watch ripped off I was jerking my arm back out of the way of something with such force that it ripped off.  What would have been the outcome had the watch not ripped off?  I don't know.  Pure speculation.

One instance might be been grabbing a net to net a fish.  Another instance might have been retracting my arm from an engine compartment.

And it isn't just the spring bar itself, it is the plastic holes on each end that the spring bar ends fit in that tear out.

Thomas Paul Murphy