Miscellany
ZZ Top Tres Hombres

Big sound

Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top uses a “chordal lead” technique where he simultaneously plays rhythm and lead lines to make his one guitar sound like two. Just listening, it’s hard to believe ZZ Top is only a 3-member band.

The patriarchy

The Patriarchy

If the patriarchy still exists, it’s probably because men are still willing to kill bugs.

congress on a playground

Kindergarten

Dear Congress: You learned all you need to know about life in kindergarten, but you don’t need to act like you’re still there.

Columbian farmer enjoying a cup of coffee

Percolation

Facts are like a great cup of coffee. They need time to percolate before they’ll wake you up.

Decision fatigue

Decision fatigue

Tired? How many decisions do you make during an average day? If your guess was “about 35,000,” then you’re right. No wonder it’s such a chore to decide on dinner…