Miscellany
Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Bad?

Like Jake and Elwood Blues, rocker Chuck Berry spent some time in prison. He did stints in 1944 (juvi technically), 1959 and 1979.

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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…