Diary – Peter Murmann

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Books, Diary, Non-Fiction

I am sad that David Brooks stops writing in column for NY Times

by: PeterFebruary 21, 2026

I learned so much from David Brooks. He was one of my favorite columnists of the NY Times. Here is his final column and a few answers to readers that he gave after he stepped down from NY Times. OPINION DAVID BROOKS Time to Say Goodbye My grandfather Bernard Levy played a big role in my childhood. When we [Read More]

Humor, Politics, Situations

This WSJ editorial line made me laugh out loud

by: PeterFebruary 12, 2026

In my view, some of the most important resistance to Trump 2.0 comes from the WSJ editorial writers, who criticize Trump 2.0 much more frequently than Trump 1.0. In fact, I resubscribed to the WSJ in 2016 because I wanted to see how the editorial pages, which are typically staunch supporters of Republican administrations, were [Read More]

Diary, Must Know

The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are

by: PeterFebruary 8, 2026

Just came across this excellent article in The Atlantic explaining why “t]here are good reasons you always feel 20 percent younger than your actual age.” Actually a feel a full 33% younger. Jennifer Senior (no, this is not a pen name) writes: This past Thanksgiving, I asked my mother how old she was in her head. She [Read More]

Diary

Tai Chi for Beginners

by: PeterFebruary 4, 2026

I have been bombarded with Tai Chi ads on Youtube. I tried it out today myself with the help of this video. It feels good. I will try to continue it everyday.

Curious News, Diary, Humor, People, Politics

Melania – The Film

by: PeterJanuary 31, 2026

Unlike many of my friends, I am today 95% sure that Donald Trump will not stay president beyond the constitutional length of his second term, which will end on Sat., Jan. 20, 2029. Yes, this feels very far away, but I predict there will be an end. A few days ago, the “documentary” Melania had [Read More]

Diary, Must Know, Politics

Outrage over ICE has spilled into typically apolitical online spaces

by: PeterJanuary 27, 2026

The Washington Post reported today that people have spoken out against ICE on social media channels that are typically free of political content. This, to me, suggests that the public mood is shifting. The full story is here.

Diary, Politics

Trump speaks to NY Times for two hours

by: PeterJanuary 9, 2026

I only read the first story on the 2-hour interview Trump granted the NY Times. But it is already good. The Many Faces of Trump: What We Saw When We Interviewed the President He let reporters in on a call with Colombia’s president. He complained about Zohran Mamdani. He called JD Vance and Marco Rubio “kids.” [Read More]

Curious News, Diary, Must Know

The Transformation of Majorie Taylor Greene

by: PeterDecember 31, 2025

Thy NY Times provides an excellent behind the scenes account of the major surprise this year. Majorie Taylor Greene went from being the strongest support to a frequent critic. Ny Times Click on this link to get.

Comedy, Diary, Movies

Jimmy Kimmel’s X-mas Message

by: PeterDecember 29, 2025

Ny Times Click on the link to play video.

Diary, Must Know, Politics

Jimmy Kimmel is back on air

by: PeterSeptember 24, 2025

I watch Jimmy Kimmel opening monologue regularly. I am glad that ABC put him back on air and did not cave to the threat’s of Trump and the FCC chair Brendan Car. Never was I so excited to watch his show. I was filled with anticipation. How would he address public about what happened. See [Read More]