Monthly Archive: December 2022
The Twelfth Annual Mindless Diversions Unsolicited Shopping Guide
An Ordinary Times tradition unlike any other: The Twelfth Annual Mindless Diversions Unsolicited Shopping Guide
Reluctance as Policy
The Biden administration has a fatally flawed understanding of our position vis a vis our geopolitical adversaries; their consequent reluctance to capitalize on weakness betrays American interests.
Sunday Morning! “Tinkers” by Paul Harding
Taking time for Paul Harding’s Pulitzer winning first novel about a clock repairman and horologist for whom time is quickly running out.
Saturday Morning Gaming: God of War Ragnarök and Appointments in Samarra
Pointing and yelling: “NO THAT IS NOT HOW YOU AVOID THE PROPHECY THAT EXPLAINS THAT GJALLARHORN KICKS OFF RAGNARÖK”.
The Month in Theaters: November 2022 Movie Reviews
Nine movies in theaters, twenty-four outside of theaters, with two repeats, for a grand total of thirty-one reviews.
ChatGPT has a handful of ethical constraints that are currently being tested
How to hotwire a car in verse.
Throughput Video: Andrew and Mike Talk SciFi Captains
In today’s episode, I call in some help in ranking starship captains, generals and other sci-fi leaders. What makes a great leader? What makes a poor one? What are the most compelling portrayals in sci-fi?
POETS Day! John Berryman
This week’s poem is “The Minnesota 8 and the Letter-Writers.” I wouldn’t claim that it’s John Berryman at his best, even of the portion of his works I’ve read, poems.
2023 Oscars Projections: Post-Thanksgiving, FYC Season
My post-Thanksgiving 2023 Oscars projections for the eight above-the-line races accompanied with some small analysis from me on each race.
Christine McVie and Fleetwood Mac’s Legacy
Christine McVie had a beautiful voice and talent for the keyboard. Her death, however, made me think of Fleetwood Mac’s enduring legacy.
