Monthly Archives: March 2025

Give This Sheila A Shot

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Luke Ford

I never gave this sheila Gillian Tett (FT) a chance because I thought what am I going to learn about money and politics from a 57 yo sheila with a PhD in Anthropology but I was wrong. She’s great. She … Continue reading →

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How is dating different in Australia vs America?

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Casualness vs. Formality In Australia, dating tends to be more laid-back. It often starts organically—through friend groups, a night out at the pub, or a barbecue—rather than a formal “date.” Aussies might not even call it “dating” until … Continue reading →

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What are the biggest cultural differences between Australia and America?

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Attitude Toward Authority and Egalitarianism Australians tend to have a more laid-back, anti-authoritarian streak, often described as a “larrikin” spirit. This comes from their history as a penal colony and a distrust of hierarchy. You’ll see it in … Continue reading →

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The Craziest Thing I Ever Said

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

In 2010, I told a friend at Loma Linda University: “I hope Dennis Prager becomes president. I wish Dennis Prager ran the universe.” How could I say such a crazy thing? Grok says: Looking back at your 2010 self saying, … Continue reading →

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Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother?

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: There is no conclusive evidence to confirm or disprove the claim that U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar married her brother. The rumor originated in 2016 from an anonymous post on a Somali-American online forum, alleging that Omar married Ahmed … Continue reading →

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