Returning to Iceland
Iceland was beautiful in the way that something that will kill you is beautiful.
The Content of our Discontent
Has Trump Already Lost the Trade War?
Vader-like ultimatums only work from a position of absolute power over adversaries. Donald Trump is not in such a position.
Somebody is Always Taking the Joy out of Life
You may be tempted to think it’s Aunt Emma. But it’s not.
97th Oscars Projections: Post AFI/NBR & HCA Nominations Outlook
The awards landscape feels like a “fog of war,” as we await to see which film emerges as the favorite.
The Fourteenth Annual Mindless Diversions Unsolicited Shopping Guide
I can’t believe we’ve had fourteen of these!
Some Merry Strains of Gladsome Christmastide
I don’t think that this one is Clare Briggs (but I know it’s someone that Dr. Seuss paid attention to)
Saturday Morning Gaming: Silent Hill 2’s Remake
I finally played it and now I’m confused. (Warning: Will contain spoilers.)
POETS Day! Richard Aldington
I’m reminded of the first principle of Imagism: “Direct treatment of the ‘thing’, whether subjective or objective.” Strip away everything, and there she is.
From the New York Post: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in targeted attack: cops
“Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” she said.
Making Lawfare Great Again
Trump appointees signal that the new Trump Administration may be about to come after political opponents with the full force of the law.
