The content of our discontent
Nature is Healing: A (spoiler-laden) Review of Novocaine
It’s a fun, dumb (but smart-dumb), action-comedy-body horror movie that is, seriously, rated R.
Tragedy of Steak ‘n Shake French Fries
All this effort to have a new grease to fry them in seems empty and pointless when less of your customers experience the original simple dish America embraced.
POETS Day! Lascelles Abercrombie
Abercrombie was known for big dramatic pieces that read like plays, plays more so than poetry, and for poetic criticism more than anything
Weekend Plans Post: Ice Cream Theory
Dr Pepper Float? Like, vanilla ice cream swirled with Dr Pepper sherbert? Okay fine. And I brought it home and it tastes like a Dr Pepper ice cream float.
Posing, Posturing, & Positioning: 2028 Democratic Presidential Candidates
Our friends of the Loyal Order and Party of the Donkey begin the marathon process to a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
Of Amtrak, AI, and Arguing About Trains on the Interwebs
Trains are wonderful modes of transportation. Trains also have to follow the laws of physics and realities of economics, politics, and public sentiment.
Movie of American Gent Worrying over European War
Prohibition didn’t start until 1920, but a buncha states were dry prior to that. Or maybe a little tipple was like a one-hitter back then.
The Trump Crash
In less than half a hundred days, Trump and MAGA have forgotten the most basic political maxim: “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Do-or-Die Time for al-Sharaa and Syria
Now the good-time vibes of the holidays and new Revolution have turned into the reality of the monumental task ahead for Syria.
So Let’s Put Together a Democratic Party Ad Campaign
The Democrats have had a rough couple of weeks. I can see what they were going for and, hey, the message didn’t hit. These things happen. Let’s brainstorm.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Knights in Tight Spaces
So far, the sequel does a good job of giving more of what the first game gave, good and hard.
SCOTUS Does Not Exist to Please You, Especially Amy Coney Barrett
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has independent legal judgment, which she exercises accordingly. This, apparently, is a problem for many.
Incoherency Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Work
Just because it doesn’t make sense to voters, doesn’t mean it won’t make sense to those whom the message is meant for.
POETS Day! Dryden and Marvell were Mean Girls
Dryden didn’t exactly cover himself in glory picking on Flecknoe as he did, publishing four years after the latter’s death. Not strictly ballroom.
