Category Archives: Blog stuff

It’s almost over, it’s almost over, it’s almost over… Paul Krugman writes the introduction for a new edition of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” trilogy. You may commence having your nerdgasm now. This is sort of like Kickstarter in reverse. “Common sense” … Continue reading →

Obsessing about “Mark Trail” is a game the whole family can play. Adultery is the bigger sin even when there are plenty of other big sins to choose from. Why “follow the money” is so often good advice. “What the … Continue reading →

“The Shikse’s Guide to Jewish Men”, published in 1978. Exactly as awesome as it sounds. “Now I’ll bet you didn’t wake up wondering today how turtles go pee. But that’s what I want to talk about.” If there wasn’t some … Continue reading →

You’re doing it wrong. I need to remember that tip about boiling eggs. How “The Big Bang Theory” is helping NASA with its public image. What’s the expiration date on a spoiler? Two words: Dilithium crystals. Oh, yeah. I have … Continue reading →

Only 24 more shopping days till Halloween. “So, honey, it’s just impossible for me to say how old The Pip will be when you’re forty-one. I’m not sure it’s even a well-defined question in a relativistic universe.” Baseball brings us … Continue reading →

Is San Francisco too high tech for its own good? Warp speed, Mr. Sulu. A positive solution for plagiarism. I had no idea Sparky Lyle was the (unwitting) pioneer of entrance music for relief pitchers. A candy bar that stays … Continue reading →

Let judges perform weddings. Who cares if they’re active or not? Making it easier to fire teachers has no effect on student performance. I want to ride my tricycle, I want to ride my trike. What Faith The Vampire Slayer’s … Continue reading →

National Talk Like A Pirate Day is this Wednesday. Better make sure your eyepatch and wooden leg are ready to go for the occasion. The world’s oldest message in a bottle has been delivered. Rainbows are more complicated than you … Continue reading →

I’ve had 100% growth in linkdump posts in the month of September. I don’t know what the final frontiers of deep frying are, but I don’t think we’ve reached them yet. Ugandan Little Leaguers visit Yankee Stadium. My kids like … Continue reading →

First three-day weekend of the school year. Don’t get too used to it. Brush your teeth. Your mother knew what she was talking about. Being not so tall does have its advantages sometimes. Gold standard advocacy is an example of … Continue reading →

School starts tomorrow. I swear, the older I get, the shorter summer seems to be. It’s a lot easier to find a bus stop these days. That sounds you hear is Tiffany demanding to know how she can be chosen … Continue reading →

Last week of freedom, kids. Election fraud is a lot more prosaic than its most vocal partisans would have you think. I hope to remain clear-headed enough to never be tempted to climb Mount Everest. People have been pounding caffeine … Continue reading →

Photobombed by an ostrich. If that’s not a meme, it should be. I don’t care what anyone says, I’m going to listen to music when I want to. You can’t increase your metabolism by exercising. Haven’t we all seen this … Continue reading →

Happy Contraceptive Mandate Week! Here’s something you can do to make it a little more awesome. Also, too, this and this. You want to watch brown bears fishing for salmon, don’t you? Of course you do. Two words: Exploding termites. … Continue reading →

Homo sapiens were once close to extinction. If that ever happens again, it’ll be for very different reasons. Who knew “Three’s Company” had lawyers? The cows would want you to support marriage equality, Chick-Fil-A. Your statement about treating every person … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I’m still full from National Junk Food Day yesterday. When you absolutely, positively need a quote from an industry shill to make your story sound more genuine. “I think all the people in the … Continue reading →

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including our dogs. The best use for a Wal-Mart I’ve ever heard of. Not having a car is a good way to avoid traffic. The most amazing story about bowling you’ll read today. Judge Richard Posner … Continue reading →