Life
The Bloodletting
A libertarian mindset and compassion aren’t, at least by definition, mutually exclusive. However, there are occasions in life where one has to plant a stake in the ground and choose one or the other.
How to Plan a Tactical Baby Shower
The big news in my Casa de Joy is the forthcoming arrival of two next-generation Guncranks. Both of my offspring have fired up the mini-me generators and are expecting pocket people — within two days of each other. The expected arrival dates are so close I have to think planning was involved, but as a dad, I really, really don’t want to know anything about that.
Starbucks Outlet Store?
So, if there's a Starbucks at the outlet mall, do [...]
If Aliens Watched TV…
The internet can be useful for things other than passive aggressive aggression. For example, there’s a site that helps you figure out which TV show is reaching a given planet based on the current date and the planet’s distance from the MSNBCNNFOX towers. As I write this, the Tau Cetites are enjoying the very first Power Rangers episode. On a related note, I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize on behalf of all earthlings to citizens of the two potentially habitable planets there.
Turn Coordinators
The truth is that we've made a costly mistake. Whoever coined the name "turn signals" is gonna have to correct millions of driving instruction manuals. That's bound to piss someone off, except for maybe Amazon.com.
Aging Well
Many things in today's world don't age well. Tweets and rash social media posts are a great example. Twitter's lack of an edit button ensures that tweet vintage remains pure. On the other hand, music is an exception. The good stuff ages like a fine Cabernet, as does the gear used to experience it.