Tales of Yuletides Past
Late December, especially the 25th day of that final month, has been an important time throughout history, especially in the Western world.
Monthly Archive: December 2022
So This Is Christmas
Christmas is a time when we strive to be a better version of ourselves, no matter what our religious beliefs.
A Spoiler-Filled Review of Avatar: The Way of Water
I think James Cameron’s Avatar is the worst movie I’ve ever sat through. The issues with Avatar: The Way of Water? Legion.
Home for Christmas: A Portrait
The very notion of “home for the holidays” betrays the transience of it. It loops around on itself, as to say, there is a home and there is not home
Holidays and Cooking
Holidays and Cooking: Here are a few gems that may set you apart from others in your social and familial spheres.
POETS Day! Clement Clarke Moore
This week’s featured poem by Clement Clarke Moore, “The Pig and The Rooster,” keeping in mind that as far as I know no one is disputing he wrote this one
Weekend Plans Post: The Christmas Bomb Cyclone
Holy cow, is it Christmas Weekend already?
Indeed it is.
Video Throughput: Alien Twin Spin
This week, you get a twin spin: I look at science in the movie Alien and its sequel Aliens. Is the xenomorph possible? Do reactors really explode like that?
Why is MAGA Melting Down Over Zelensky?
When the Ukrainian President addressed a joint session of Congress, the most vocal critics of Zelensky’s speech were MAGA Republicans
How Do You Solve A Problem Like The Donald?
Let’s be clear: We are at this point because Republicans have repeatedly refused to hold Donald Trump accountable.
Dude, Where’s My Streaming Show?
The curious case of shrinking streaming inventory. All I can say is…be prepared. Your favorite show on streaming may disappear. Any time.
From NPR: Who needs college algebra? Kansas universities may rethink math requirements
College algebra is a requirement at most universities, but one in three college students fails the course. The Kansas Board of Regents is exploring a new system that would align math requirements to a student’s field of study.
The Oregon Doughnut Run
Across from the Area 51 gift shop and cathouse, and five gallons of 87 later, I was back on the road on for the Oregon Doughnut Run.
Army Should Have Gone Bowling
There’s no reasons accommodations couldn’t be made to put Army Football in a bowl ahead of teams with losing records.
