John Ingham

formerly Austin TX and Toronto plus California and other parts of the world

[Jim Weed @JimBobW49]

“Alaska Bush Pilot Ken Jouppi: 13-Year Fight Over a Six-Pack of Beer Heads to Supreme Court”

I know Ken Jouppi personally — my plane was tied up right next to his at the airport in fairbanks, Alaska. He’s a veteran bush pilot, a hardworking American who’s spent decades flying in one of the toughest environments on earth. The photo of him smiling with that fox says it all: a true Alaskan character living the frontier life.
Back in 2012, a passenger brought a six-pack of beer onto Ken’s 1969 Cessna Skywagon as cargo for a flight into a dry [village has an ordnance that does not allow alcoholic] Native village.

Alaska state troopers seized the entire $95,000 plane under civil asset forfeiture laws, even though Ken wasn’t bootlegging for profit and the beer never reached its destination. He was convicted of a minor violation, but the state has spent over a decade trying to keep his livelihood.

Now, at 82 years old, this veteran is taking his case to the U.S. Supreme Court with the Institute for Justice, arguing the forfeiture violates the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause.

It’s a classic example of government overreach punishing hardworking citizens while real criminals walk free.
Ken’s story highlights the need for serious civil asset forfeiture reform. Americans shouldn’t lose their property over minor infractions. Praying for justice for this Alaskan legend.
#KenJouppi #AlaskaBushPilot #SupremeCourt #CivilAssetForfeiture #GovernmentOverreach #EighthAmendment #PropertyRights #ExcessiveFines #AmericaFirst #SupportOurPilots

[Kevin W. @Brink_Thinker]

New Jersey school has required every freshman to hike 55 miles on the Appalachian Trail for 53 years straight.

At St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, this isn’t optional — it’s a mandatory 5-day rite of passage before becoming a sophomore.

Many students have never hiked or camped before. They train together in the spring, then get split into small teams where each kid gets a critical role: navigator, medic, cook, captain, etc. No one knows everything — they must rely on each other.

With minimal adult supervision, they hike rain or shine, facing blisters, sore muscles, and real challenges head-on. As one administrator put it: “The only way we can get through this is if we work together.”

The result? Teens who return more confident, resilient, and bonded — proving that real growth happens when you step away from screens and into the wilderness.

What an incredible tradition! Parents, educators, and anyone raising tough kids — this is gold.

Who else believes we need more experiences like this?

[Justine Bateman @JustineBateman]

Wonder who they've already decided will be Mayor of Los Angeles.

[Chris Freiman @cafreiman]

Egg producers became less greedy apparently

[Human Progress @HumanProgress]

Bjorn Lomborg did not deny climate change, but treated it as one problem among many.

The past 20 years vindicate his position: emissions are rising more slowly than feared, disaster deaths have fallen, and poverty remains a more acute threat than climate.
https://t.co/mHYY0azefv

[Jack Carr @JackCarrUSA]

When 102-year-old World War II veteran Wally King asks you to have a beer at the Stop Bar in Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy, you have a beer (or two) with Wally King at the Stop Bar in Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy. What an honor!  Wally flew 75 combat missions in the Second World War in P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts.  He was shot down in April of 1945, parachuting out of his P-47 over Germany and becoming a POW before then evading both German and Soviet forces on his way to freedom.  Legend! 
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to Normandy with Wally three times for D-Day commemoration events with the Best Defense Foundation over the past few years.  We always have a blast!  🇺🇸

[Christopher Hale @ChristopherHale]

“If you think the world is selfish and rotten, go to the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking Omaha Beach. See what one group of men did for another on D-Day, June 6th, 1944.” — Andy Rooney

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Andre Agassi had a beautiful message for Maja Chwalińska after her run at Roland Garros:

"If you don't know why you deserve it, let me help you understand that.. Keep making yourself better because you're a gift to the sport." 🥹

[Rob Henderson @robkhenderson]

People from wealthy families cosplaying as self-made underdogs who started with nothing. This has been going on a long time but anyone who actually started with nothing can see right through it.

[John Ingham @JJINGHAM]

IMAX F1 in KC was cancelled. I guess clouds got in the way of the stream. No refund just gift card. Loved the race at home though. Typical Monaco until the end. Great race day.

[John LeFevre @JohnLeFevre]

Out of 16.4 million Americans who served in WWII, only about 40,000 are still alive.

They’re dying at a rate of ~100 per day.

These are the heroes who saved the world from tyranny.

Find one. Thank one. Listen to their stories.

While you still can.

[The Timeless Traveler @TimelessTrvlr]

Gulf Shores, Alabama is where the South quietly keeps one of its best beach escapes.

White sand, warm water, seafood shacks, and sunsets that make you wonder why people keep overlooking it.

[Adam Carolla @adamcarolla]

Good for you and I mean it

[Jennifer Sey @JenniferSey]

Wow. Love this. What an inspiring story of grit and perseverance.

[Chef Andrew Gruel @ChefGruel]

This is why your hot dog costs $67

[Boris Becker @TheBorisBecker]

Best story of the tournament!
@rolandgarros

[Naval @naval]

It’s the wisdom of markets, and the madness of crowds.

[Jocko Willink @jockowillink]

"I shall never forget that beach...one dead soldier in particular who caught my eye. I wonder about him. What were his plans never to be fulfilled, what fate brought him to that spot at that moment? Who was waiting for him at home?"
— Corporal William Preston
D-Day

[The Timeless Traveler @TimelessTrvlr]

Eureka is the type of California town people forget still exists.

Victorian homes, colorful waterfront views, redwood country nearby, and an old-school coastal charm that feels untouched by the rest of the state.

[Lenny Mungai @Kamungah]

It will be straight sets, but Chwalinska will be proud of her tournament.
Andreeva just too good today. French Open Champion at 19.