Movie of a Man Breaking Bad News to Friend Wife
In some ways, the telephone made life more convenient.
The Content of our Discontent
The 97th Oscars’ Best Picture Race: As Wide Open As It Gets
Breaking down all ten nominees; where I think their chances stand on Oscar night, along with some personal observations on their potential legacy
Somebody is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life
A 1915 cartoon about a Debbie Downer worried about war in Europe.
More than Empty Suits with A Good-looking Face Selling Hope
A choice to be wiser with our words is a matter of national public health. Our toxic politics go out into the world and return back home.
Why Some Men Leave Home
I’m guessing Briggsy had a fight the evening before he dashed off this one.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Just looking for something *FUN*
There have been a bunch of games that require the knitting of brows and the occasional situation that could easily result in a rage-quit.
POETS Day! A Few Poems by Kingsley Amis as Pretense to Discuss One of His Novels
All the references to Welsh habit, Welsh ways, all the references to Wales and Welshness.
Weekend Plans Post: Time for Spaghetti Sauce Again
You don’t need to drive to Sandusky to wirehead properly.
Terror On The Potomac: The DCA Collision
What I can tell you with certainty is that the crash does not fit the hot takes by partisans on either side.
Fannie Farmer, Mickey Mouse, and the Virtues of Cheating
It’s important to know that running on automatic, acting without thought is something we are capable of.
When a Feller Needs a Friend
So let us avoid all little sinnings,
Since such is the end of petty beginnings.
Trump’s Unforced Error
I said that Trump would overreach, but even I didn’t imagine how quickly he would do so.
Group Activity: The RFK Jr Confirmation Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is getting his day before the Senate as President Trump’s selection to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
The I.C. has Nothing on Union Depot
The “I.C.” refers (probably) to “Illinois Central”. I’m guessing.
Memo: All Federal Grant, Loan, and Financial Assistance “Temporarily Paused”
The White House OMB issued a directive to effectively halt all federal funding “temporarily” until further review.
SCOTUS Grants Reprieve to ‘Slut Shamed’ Woman on Oklahoma’s Death Row
The legitimate, relevant evidence against Brenda Andrew is strong without having to resort to draping a scarlet letter around her neck.
The Colombia Gambit
It’s only been a week and this cadre of fools is already confirming what we knew: that they are massively unfit for office.
