Increasingly Thinking I Picked the Wrong Century to Quit Drinking
Why is everything so goddamn hard? Fucking coronavirus. It’s easy to understand why so many people want to pretend it’s no longer a threat and get back to normal life.
Paul’s Book Reviews: Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror
Glass Doors and Class Wars
Our remodeling project continues* with yesterday’s installation of new patio doors in the living room and master bedroom. *I know I said at one time the remodeling project would be done with the installation of these doors, but Donna hopes to replace the rest of our windows sometime next year, so there’ll be no more […]
There’s a Story Here
Donald Trump may not be the worst unelected occupant of the White House — many say that distinction belongs to George W. Bush — but he is absolutely the smallest.
Dog Days for the Hard of Hearing
Twelve Is the New Seven
Thank goodness for books and streaming TV, because this week will be one long Trump rally.
Your Buffet Tray Is in the Mail
There’s no way I’d eat at a buffet or salad and soup bar now, commercial or homegrown. And I seriously doubt I’ll ever be able to bring myself to do so again even if there’s a vaccine (especially with the number of people who swear they won’t take it), which basically means never again.
Quality Time with Clickbait
The day may come when you can’t scroll past ads on social media. TV and the cable companies are leading the way on that front, disabling fast-forwarding through commercial breaks.