Lost Journal: Two Words for Every Occasion
Lost Journal entry: August 29, 2010 (age 41) “Hi, person. How are you?” “My cousin’s dog has an abscess. I wonder how you spell that. I came in … Read more
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Ripping the Headlines Today, 2/23/15
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
The Economy: Up Is Down
Everything you know about the economy is wrong, says Mitch McConnell. Best be advised to sit down, pour yourself a beer and take a deep breath. Because you’re … Read more
An Exciting Democracy Movement Arises in Chicago
The “Reclaim Chicago” coalition challenges the status quo Chicago! City of broad shoulders. Plutocratic hog butcher. Toolmaker for progressive change. Stacker of the wheat of grassroots power, wheat … Read more
Lost Journal: Pale Pirates Infiltrate the Tall Ships
Journal entry: July 14, 1984 (age 15) – Tall Ships I squinted ahead, along the slowly snaking line of people. The line looked long enough to be waiting … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 2/17/15
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
Gay Marriage and the New Tar Pits
Modern-day dinosaurs are still stuck on gay marriage Kind of sad being forced to watch the death struggle of these modern-day dinosaurs. Responsible parents should keep their kids … Read more
Aetna Lifts the National Standard for ‘Competitive Wages’
The most amazing thing about Aetna’s decision is that it’s considered amazing. Business schools and Wall Street banks preach a strict, anti-social doctrine of corporate management that comes … Read more
Lost Journal: Care Enough to Send the Very Worst Valentines
Journal entry: February 13, 2011 (age 41) – Valentines The following is a draft of a letter I’m sending to the human resources department at Hallmark: Dear, Dear … Read more
Lost Journal: Five’s Company on Valentine’s Day
Journal entry: February 14, 1992 (age 22) – Valentine’s Day A few weeks ago, I boarded an Amtrak train, with most of my belongings in two army duffel … Read more
