Category Archives: Blog stuff

“After educating the kids on the risks of [drugs and alcohol, premarital sex and gangs], they’d invite them and their parents to evening shows, where they’d break fiery bricks with their arms and run through blocks of ice in the … Continue reading →

“There’s really no reason to object to a national ID and every reason to think it would be a great convenience.” “Actual pro-democracy reporting doesn’t simply entail writing movingly about its death. A genuine pro-democracy reporter would also write – … Continue reading →

There are a lot of musicals currently in development as movies. The CW is for sale, if you’ve got a bit of spare change for a questionably viable broadcast TV network. “The president of Turkmenistan is calling for an end … Continue reading →

“Did a John Denver song get Billy Martin fired?” “It’s worse than that, really; the ethic of Jesus has gotten in the way of successfully prosecuting the culture wars against the left. If the ethic of Jesus encourages sensibilities that … Continue reading →

“Now more than ever, you need to know these 9 phrases to avoid like the plague in 2022″. “It’s a small mercy that I at least never attended an anti-abortion protest. That was a little too tacky, too “political” for … Continue reading →

“The difference in death rates from COVID between Republicans and Democrats is becoming even more striking.” “Tornadoes and the severe storms that create them are far below the typical scale that climate models can predict. What we can do instead … Continue reading →

“The thing is, though, while this type of selfish behavior is outlandish, it isn’t unfamiliar to most people; it’s a set of traits based in reality. Today, we have a name — a nonmedical diagnosis, even — for this way … Continue reading →

“The Untold Story of the Portuguese Diplomat Who Saved Thousands From the Nazis”. “25 years ago, Tickle Me Elmo’s co-creator was suspected of being the Unabomber by the FBI”. “Here’s Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And … Continue reading →

“Every age group in Vermont has seen cases rise in the past couple of weeks, with one exception: senior citizens. They’ve actually seen cases fall, which points to the fact that boosters protect not just against hospitalization and death, but … Continue reading →

“The endless disappointment is painful to the character of Logan. The fact that the boys and the girls, they can’t see the game. It’s a game, but like all games, even when it’s a matter of life and death, it’s … Continue reading →

“For decades, U.S. cities have been closing or neglecting public restrooms, leaving millions with no place to go. Here’s how a lack of toilets became an American affliction.” “Anyway that is what the University of Austin is. Now I would … Continue reading →

Tis the season for misdirected package phishing scams, often sent as text messages. Don’t fall for them! “The Man Who Called Bullshit on Uber”. Have you been longing to have movie theater popcorn to eat while watching movies at home? … Continue reading →

Five thousand Saturdays of the Grand Ole Opry. “Years ago, someone mistakenly put an image of me on a public domain site, and now apparently I am on products all around the world.” “The Defamation Suits That Could Help Put … Continue reading →

“There’s one less frequently discussed way in which Substack actually might be endangering democracy: It’s become a conduit for public disinformation during a historic pandemic.” “In six out of seven countries — all but Germany — Tweets posted by accounts … Continue reading →

“Christchurch, New Zealand has just made a terrible mistake. It has fired its official city wizard, a man named Ian Brackenbury Channell, and now finds itself undefended against attacks by mystical armies of dragons, goblins, and, most dangerous of all, … Continue reading →

“Treat Trump Like the Common Perp He Is”. “One striking feature of the homicide increase from 2019 to 2020 is how uniform and pervasive it was: it rose in big cities and rural areas, in more conservative and more liberal … Continue reading →