Curations from the Human Jungle
[First of all, let's establish that Donald Trump is not a true Silverback. His hair's not silver, it's orange, but he's not an orangutang, either. He's just an old gorilla who has been cast out of all tribes except his own cadre of disaffected apes. But the real reason that POTUS is not a true... Continue Reading →
[Silverbacks do not require safety belts, but we recognize when something makes sense for everyone and should be shared with the world without the first consideration being individual profit. SB SM] The Safety Belt Edition On a patent given away, the geometry of safety, and behavior change. Colin Nagy Aug 20, 2026 Colin here. When something... Continue Reading →
[Mike Bryskier is, like me, another guy trying to make the best of getting older. He's doing a pretty good job of it, I'd say. You can subscribe to him for free on Substack. SB SM] I Ended My 50-Year Marriage to Sports Part one: I thought we were in this together Mike Bryskier Aug... Continue Reading →
[I prepared this post when Dolly Parton's husband passed on, but somehow never got around to publishing it. Now that they are together in the Jungle in the Sky, it's more appropriate. SB SM] Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died... Continue Reading →
[A lot of my musician friends ... (as if I have a lot of friends, as if I'm a musician) ... are fan of Rick Beato (Bee-ahtoh). He has the music chops, he's articulates, he shows as well as he tells. Find him on YouTube. I'm planning to make Thursdays a regular music day on... Continue Reading →
[No one has caused Silverbacks to thump their chests as much as Silverbelle Dolly. Here's a reflection on some of the times she's graced us on these pages. Dolly, we will always love you! SB SM] https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/08/dolly-and-the-pandemic/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/10/dolly-the-economic-engine/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/11/dolly-on-the-silver-screen/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/12/too-much-of-dolly-is-all-right-with-me/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/13/dolly-and-others/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/07/11/happy-birthday-dolly/
[These are simple enough to work. Give them a try. SB SM]
[I am flooded with Beatles trivia on a daily basis. George's affair with Maureen, the dispute over the lyrics of "Eleanor Rigby," the contributions of Billy Preston ... you name it, I know all about it. If you could relieve my brain of this trivia, my IQ would increase by 35 points (bringing it to... Continue Reading →
[Repeat, after me ... They're our friends ... they're our friends ... they're our friends ... SB SM] https://substack.com/home/post/p-177987666 https://silverbackdigest.com/2026/02/09/up-here-in-canada/ “Canada’s nasty. They are. They’re nasty,”So said our President, all mean and crafty. Now Canadians certainly have their faults:They’re polite, they’re civil, they’re calm; the salt Of the earth, you might say. To call them... Continue Reading →
[Humor and religion ... always a good way to lose your audience! But first ... a Jibe from Jim. SB SM] My new AI watch is my constant companion,Whether I’m shopping downtown or hiking the canyon.It helps me along as my humble assistant:Awake, aware, and craftily persistent. “Hey, Watch, reserve me a lunch date,”And like... Continue Reading →