Monthly Archive: November 2020
Requiem For a Heavy Meal
I went to plan the family get-together, and I found much to my chagrin that the Klinkes were out of business. Like, out of business entirely.
President Trump Pardons Michael Flynn
The president may have thrown his lawyer, Sidney Powell, under the bus but Michael Flynn himself has his long-rumored presidential pardon:
12 Rules For Holding Publishing Meetings About Jordan Peterson
It doesn’t sound like the Penguin Random House Canada employees townhall regarding Jordan Peterson’s new book went particularly well
Thankful Just to Be Here
There’s nothing like a near death experience to fix your attitude on life! This year, I have SO MUCH to be grateful for.
Wednesday Writs Pie Edition
For this Thanksgiving edition of Wednesday Writs, I bring you a sordid tale of ruthless corporate greed, and espionage, and pie. Yes, pie.
A Mostly Peaceful Transition of Power
Many will be disappointed, but history tells us exactly what President Trump will do from here on out. And it doesn’t end in a bang.
Turkeys of the Year and Golden Drumsticks For 2020
Turkeys of the Year for those who exemplify silliness & stupidity and Golden Drumsticks for those who exemplify the best traits in our public sphere.
There’s A Former Smoker In Every Office
“My sixth day without a smoke – never felt better in all my life.”
Harsh Your Mellow Monday: What Did You Expect? Edition
On this Monday before Thanksgiving, which is in the opposite spirit of Harsh Your Mellow Monday, let us pause and reflect…
Authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Sue Dungeons & Dragons Publisher Wizards of the Coast for Breach of Contract
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, authors of some of the most awesome D&D books of the 80s (The Dragonlance Trilogy, The Legends Trilogy (the Twins one!)) are suing Wizards of the Coast for breach...
Leave Baby Yoda Alone!
Imposing a monoculture on a diverse ecosystem? That’s the way the Empire thinks.
How Roy Cooper Became America’s Worst Governor
When Cooper’s singular focus has been a new Democratic majority, it’s hard to see his tenure as anything less than a catastrophic failure.
MSNBC Producer Leaves Company, Admits She Was Directed To Ignore Andrew Yang
In a thread from Andrew Yang in which he plugs his podcast, MSNBC Producer admits that she was directed to ignore Andrew Yang during the primaries. Monday on https://t.co/COEsnkaeeO longtime MSNBC producer @arianapekary...
A Not-So-Minor Issue of Distinguishing Rain From Territorial Urine Markings
The “massive election fraud” case has been heard, both in court and by the American people, and been found wanting. Laughably wanting.
Sunday Morning! Hammer City Records
In reality, it was never much of a record shop. But, for many of us, Hammer City Records was home.
