Nose Jobs & Dark Hours
“Those who go out of their way to be offended never waste the trip.”
You Can’t Read That! Banned Book Review: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed
My interest in this book stems from a November 2021 news article about an Arizona high school principal who was suspended, then fired, over it.
My Wiener Has a First Name
It’s O. S. C. A. R.
You Can’t Read That! Banned Book Review: The 1619 Project
The 1619 Project sits at the nexus of conservative grievances over teaching less-than-flattering aspects of American history, and is often confused with, and wrapped up in, what book banners and white-wing politicians refer to as “critical race theory.”
Paul’s Book Reviews
Seven short book reviews: fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, mysteries, thrillers, banned books.
Friday Takes, Hot & Fresh (Updated)
Race isn’t real. Race is very real. Both sentences are true.
It’s a Trap!
Yesterday, on a gray and chilly afternoon on a neighbor’s patio, we chaired the HOA’s annual general meeting. We were hoping we’d be fired, but no such luck.
When I’m King
Hey, a fella can dream, can’t he?