The Month in Theaters January 2024
In the month of January, I managed to get to the movie theater ten times and watched an additional nine movies (with one repeat,) which is a total of eighteen reviews
The Content of our Discontent
POETS Day: Crow, by Ted Hughes
This is what you do, Ted. You will never be loved. If Hughes was cruel, he was thorough.
On Parenting and Divorce
I remain extremely skeptical that trapping people in unwanted marriages will lead to the stable homes for children
Presidential Standards and Fitness
If you want to grumble about the lack of fitness and standards for the Presidency, you should start by articulating what those standards are
Weekend Plans Post: The Week From Heck (and Rhubarb Sauce)
Good on ice cream, good in a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, good in a bowl of otherwise plain oatmeal…an excellent dessert sauce.
Joseph and The Coat of Many Expectations
President Joe Biden would like some credit, please and thank you, but finds that expectations are an unforgiving lender.
Stewart Returns to the Airwaves
Watching Stewart in his familiar set and doing his familiar schtick was a stark reminder of how poor his successors have been.
Top 10 Films of 2023
We give thanks to Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig for, quite by happenstance, creating a once in a lifetime theatrical event.
Hunter Biden Informant Court Filing: Read It For Yourself
Prosecutors detail how key Hunter Biden informant Alexander Smirnov was passing information for and reporting to Russian intelligence officials
Blame America First
It’s not the same party that it was just a few years ago. The shift from patriotism to Blame America First came on suddenly for the GOP.
Ponderings on Presidents’ Day
I truly wonder if I will ever again look at a ballot for President of the United States of America and see the name of someone worthy to hold the office.
Alabama Supreme Court IVF Embryos Ruling: Read It For Yourself
The Supreme Court of Alabama has reversed a trial court decision, ruling that a frozen human embryo meant for IVF is a “child”
Dean McPhee’s Astral Gold Is a Must-Listen
Rare is the instrumental album which explores its theme in a coherent way to both artist and listener. Such an album is Dean McPhee’s Astral Gold
Saturday Morning Gaming: Returning to New Vegas
After watching a zoomer play Fallout New Vegas, I went back to it. It’s still awesome.
Trump Civil Business Fraud Judgment
After five weeks of trial, Judge Engoron handed down one of the largest business-related sanctions on record.
