The Statistical Side of Immigration
It’s always good to understand the underlying facts, so let’s delve into the statistics behind our current immigration situation.
Category: Feature
Embassies, Attacks, and Iran
The simple fact is that Iran has never balked at attacked embassies. And far from bombing or invading Iran, we have usually just rolled with the punches.
Fear and Loathing in Aisle Eight
The following is the harrowing true story of a recent trip to the grocery store. It is a cautionary tale and might be too frightening for some audiences.
Iran and Israel, and What Comes Next
It was a disaster averted with the help of the US and several other nations, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Arab states. That’s extremely remarkable.
25 of the Most Iconic Wedding Dresses of All Time
I’m obsessed with wedding dresses. If Randy Fenoli and Monte Durham from “Say Yes to the Dress” started a cult, I’d probably join.
Music Monday: World Building, Sound Building
A great example of artists mining an incredibly deep creative vein at a frenetic pace, a sound they were constantly honing both live and in studio
Ohisashiburi Desu Ne!
I’ve missed that sustained discourse and offer the following unsolicited thoughts on random things as junk brought back from the wasteland
OJ Simpson: The Trial That Broke America
The OJ Simpson trial was probably my first realization that people in this country see things through an entirely different prism, particularly when it comes to race.
POETS Day! Jorge Luis Borges as Translated by Richard Wilbur
What I was reading before the encounter is on the back burner for a bit, but that’s okay. I like my stints in the Borges trap.
Weekend Plans Post: A Little Cloud Cover is Not the End of the World
I had a McDonald’s fry that had never seen salt. It wasn’t very good. So, we concluded that the town was cursed. We will never go there again.
Biden Beats a Dead Horse
The president this week announced a new debt forgiveness program for student loan borrowers that will replace his earlier attempt.
Trump in Trouble
Trump’s character flaws and deep personal unpopularity will be too difficult to overcome, even considering a lackluster opponent like Joe Biden.
Dispatches from the West Virginia Tornados of 2024
We are not accustomed to tornados here in West Virginia, despite the fact that we have towns named Tornado, Hurricane, and Cyclone.
Music Monday: The Strangest Rockumentary Ever Made
“Heavy Metal Parking Lot” contains no narration, and other than some Judas Priest, is made up entirely of interactions with tailgating concert goers.
97th Oscars’ Projections: The Initial Outlook On The Best Picture Race
Best thing to do now is to wait until Cannes to look at the race again and figure out where things have shifted and what fog has cleared.
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled By Eclipses and Earthquakes
Christians played important roles in the development of science and technology. It’s a shame so many believers now reject knowledge and expertise
Late Night with the Devil: Chasing the White Whale
Late Night with the Devil gave me chills, a reaction that I would ascribe as close to shock. I thought about it the entire ride home.
POETS Day! Moments in The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes
When you read about Langston Hughes, you see adjectives like “melodic” and “rhythmic” tossed around. “Vibrant.” They’re apt.
Weekend Plans Post: Road Trip To The Eclipse
Road trip to The Eclipse. Just gotta get to where we’re going and just gotta make sure there ain’t no clouds.
About Those Swing State Polls
If the poll is favorable, it’s absolutely trustworthy. If it’s unfavorable, all polls are garbage…at least in the swing states.
