Nothing to Fear but Fearmongers
The scariest thing about political fearmongers is themselves One thing you can say about Rick Perry is that he sticks to his guns. If one of his policy … Read more
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Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/14/14
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
Lost Journal: The Halloween Costume Piece Accords of 1973
Journal entry: October 31, 1973 (age 4) – Halloween Costume Accords As I admired my new Halloween costume in the mirror, I said, “Ri ruv Ralloreen.” To play Scooby-Doo, … Read more
Scary Masks: Midterm Elections and Halloween
The midterm elections and Halloween are similar: both events highlight tricks and treats Hey everybody. The Midterms Are Coming! Or rather: the midterms are coming. To be most … Read more
Marriott Hotel’s Shameful Tipping Scam
Here’s a ‘tip’ for you, Marriott: pay better than slave wages! As an old popular song from the 1970s asks, what do you get if you “work your … Read more
Why I’m Not Going on the Lena Dunham Circus Book Tour
I won’t be an opening act for Lena Dunham’s new book tour. Here’s why. I’m not that kind of girl. I hate taking off my clothes in public. … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/6/14
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
Lost Journal: First Impressions of a Third-Grade Talent Show
Journal entry: February 18, 1977 (age 7) – Talent Show Tiddly, winky, winky, winky Tiddly, winky, woo I love you. This kind of groveling before the judges was … Read more
Lost Journal: A Pointless Bit of Yard Work Spawns Two Backyard Becketts
Journal entry: September 10, 1988 (age 19) – Yard Work During 13 years in the Catholic School system, I got used to having days off on and around … Read more
