Is He Wearing That God Damned Hat Again?
As a former redhead, I am blessed with skin that can burn from leaving the refrigerator door open for too long, so I need a hat
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How I Became a Fan of the J Geils Band
Dad leaned over to the businessman on his left and asked “Who is this guy next to me?” “He’s in some big rock ’n roll band,” the man replied.
Facebook, What The Hell Are You Doing?
Why is Facebook showing me weather updates from a TV station in Austin, Texas?
Reading Recap, 2024
I did something different this year. After railing against the rise in book banning efforts across the country, I decided to actually read some of these books that are so often cited as being bad for children or adults, even.
On The Response To Harris
In the few days between Trump’s coronation and Biden’s withdrawal, the MAGA-infested Republican Party has had a whiplash week.
An Open Letter to Market Basket
Despite appearances, I am not superman. Please do not load six 2-liter bottles of soda* into a single bag. Spread them out.
Off the Treadmill
It has not yet been a week since school ended for the summer, but already, I am feeling the restorative effects of this long break. Without being fully conscience of it, I have been on a treadmill that was moving faster and faster with each passing week. I mean, I do know how I feel […]
Roger Corman
Can you be a “great filmmaker” but not make great films? You can if your name was Roger Corman...
Reading Recap, 2023
I read a total of 38 books this year. My classics included Pride and Prejudice, The Handmaid’s Tail and A Clockwork Orange. Dispute me, if you will, on what I consider “a classic."
Trump Thoughts
“The American people are tired of seeing Donald Trump get indicted,” Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy recently said. Gosh, maybe he shouldn’t have committed so many crimes while in office. If you’re beating a cop with an American flag, don’t talk to me about the “thin blue line,” how you “back the blue,” or how freakin’ patriotic you are. You are a criminal, not a patriot. And, speaking of…