Matt Sansone

In northern France, along the English Channel near the border of Normandy and Brittany, rises Mont-Saint-Michel, a place whose dramatic setting and abrupt rise from the sea immediately reminded me of Morro Rock. It felt as if William Randolph Hearst and Julia Morgan had decided to build a castle atop Morro Rock, combining its striking natural presence with architectural grandeur. Geologically, the two landmarks formed in very different ways. Mont-Saint-Michel is composed of leucogranite, created when molten magma cooled and solidified beneath the Earth’s surface. Morro Rock, by contrast, is the hardened core of an ancient volcano, a classic volcanic plug. Their coastal settings also differ. Around Morro Rock, tides can vary as much as 9 feet. At Mont-Saint-Michel, the tidal range can reach roughly 46 feet between high and low water, among the greatest in Europe, transforming the landscape from open tidal flats to a sea-surrounded island in a matter of hours. These distinct settings are further reflected in their scale. In terms of scale, Morro Rock stands at about 576 feet, nearly twice the height of Mont-Saint-Michel, which rises to 305 feet. Both are bordered by tidal mudflats, but the flats near Mont-Saint-Michel stretch out over greater distances, making its isolation and vastness more pronounced. Historically, Mont-Saint-Michel is fascinating. According to tradition, in 708 AD the archangel Saint Michael appeared to Bishop Aubert of Avranches, urging him to build a sanctuary on the rocky island then known as Mont Tombe. After repeated visions, and, legend says, a hole burned into the bishop’s skull as proof, Aubert finally complied, establishing a small church at the summit. Over the centuries, the site's spiritual significance grew. Benedictine monks constructed the magnificent abbey that crowns the island today. Its soaring Gothic design earned it the nickname “La Merveille” (“The Wonder”), and pilgrims once risked the shifting tides to reach it. Its importance extended beyond religion. Its strategic position also made it a fortress. During the Hundred Years' War, Mont-Saint-Michel resisted repeated English attacks and was never captured, becoming a powerful symbol of French resilience. In later centuries, political changes shaped the site’s fate. Following the French Revolution, the abbey was closed and repurposed as a prison. By the 19th century, however, its historical and architectural significance was recognized, leading to restoration and its preservation as a national monument. Today, after all these transformations, Mont-Saint-Michel stands as one of France’s most iconic landmarks, a place where legend, medieval engineering, and the powerful rhythms of the sea converge. Yet, amidst all this grandeur and history, what struck me most was something simple: schoolchildren, led by teachers, shoes and socks in backpacks, walking barefoot across the tidal flats surrounding the island. Can you picture Central Coast school classes trekking across the mudflats of Morro Bay at low tide?

Absolutely incredible. NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, took this footage from the far side of the Moon with his iPhone. Watch with sound on.

@SinaiLawFirm Just don’t send them up here…

Imagine LA if we can evict 20k of the worst tenants in the city

@KSBY @grok what other companies responded to this request

U.S. Space Force selects Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin for Vandenberg site ksby.com/lompoc-valley/…

@OfAthenry @ericswalwell Bingo. Let’s hear THAT story!

@ericswalwell We would believe you more if you just told us which democrat shot-caller you pissed off enough for them to greenlight this.

I am suspending my campaign for Governor. To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.

@Afinetheorem Hard pass. Thanks, though.

Urbanism Twitter is talking about SLO right now. In my view, the most wasted land in America. The two counties have perfect weather, beautiful coastal scenery...and the population density of Belarus or Missouri, growing 1/3 slower than US as a whole since 2000. Madness. 1/2

@elonmusk Loved my S … until it hit 120k miles. Now it spends more time in the shop than out.

Only a few hundred Tesla Model S & X cars left in inventory. Order now if you want one.

@brockpierson Geiss visualizer…

Probably my most used app from back in the day. Winamp was the absolute best.

@HardPass4 @Arrogance_0024 You almost have to appreciate the consistency.

@Arrogance_0024 French flag in bio. Shit checks out.

Lose all this to rescue 1 pilot and call it your greatest military success of all time.

@NFL_DovKleiman Yeah. I think last year was the nail in the coffin for me. I’ll watch in a bar. Occasionally. Trying to juggle the services to watch at home is just stupid.

Insane: In order for NFL fans to watch every football game next season you will need TEN different streaming subscriptions. • Netflix • Prime Video • NFL Network • Peacock/NBC • FOX • CBS • ESPN+ • Paramount+ • YouTube TV • NFL Sunday Ticket It is nearly impossible to be a football fan 🤦‍♂️

@DanHollaway @OgletreeOrdnanc @Oilfield_Rando I’ve been running a Cry Havok build for better part of a decade. It’s fantastic.

@OgletreeOrdnanc @Oilfield_Rando I may take you up on this.

The masculine urge to get shot down in Iran and blast your way to safety with the suitcase assault rifle

@CodyNorthwood @Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul Worked great on bunnies and eye sockets!

@Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul The old survival rifle...

This is what the downed pilot / WSO is likely armed with on the ground in Iran; the GAU-5A. It's a mission specific takedown AR15 variant with a 12.5'' 5.56 barrel, MLOK rail with QD lever, MBUS Pro sights, folding grip, and 4x 30 round magazines that are stored under the ejection seat. It's certainly a much better option than the USAF's old "survival" rifle... #war #iran #israel #F15 #F15E #CSAR #pararescue #PJs #GAU5A #GAU5

@BoConstitution @Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul Go pay Cry Havok Tactical … I’ve been running mine for the better part of a decade and it’s fantastic.

@Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul

@TailpipeBanana @Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul Man - just a couple years ago, a downed pilot was limited to a sidearm. This is a win.

@Mrgunsngear @MidwestIndinc @Magpul Man, if I were stuck on the ground in Iran, it sure would be nice to have a suppressed 300blk with subs instead of a 12.5 with an A2 echoing for 10 miles through the rocks.

@Osinttechnical How lucky are they that the crew chief is conserving ammo for extraction?

Green stripe on the vehicle indicating FAJARA (Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran).

Footage of Iranian police firing small arms at a pair of USAF HH-60Ws searching for the downed F-15E crew earlier today.

@libsoftiktok This her?

SCOOP: Anne Terese Tintinalli, a registered doctor affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Detroit, Michigan area, made posts online calling for the abolishment of ICE and the ass*ssination of Pete Hegseth. Would you trust this woman with your life? SHE MUST BE FIRED AND STRIPPED OF HER LICENSE IMMEDIATELY

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Also, every loaner comes with FSD Supervised And your settings & preferences will automatically sync from your own Tesla

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@tesla_na Yeah, but I have a model Y. But I want a cyber truck loaner