It’s hard to believe, but it’s been seven-plus years since I put up my present neo-apple photo. That makes it outdated, although I like to think I haven’t changed that much (although the apple has; but that can be replaced). … Continue reading →
Commenter “Rufus T. Firefly” writes, in contemplation of the fact that James Lileks and his wife are separating after decades of marriage: I think this fascinates me because he is being so very open and public about something that all … Continue reading →
Ah yes, here we go again. It’s been awhile since I’ve asked for donations. In the meantime, many readers have donated anyway, and I thank you all profusely. Some of you even have a setup whereby you make a monthly … Continue reading →
One example, which is now in the trash: Is your name Neo as in Neo Nazi. I wouldn’t be shocked anymore. Anyhow, Tyler was a far right maga. I await the next Nuremberg Trials. Trump and His admin will judged. … Continue reading →
For all of you who tried to visit this site past about 10 AM today, you probably were met with an assortment of messages indicting the blog had gone down. That happens now and then, unfortunately, but this was different. … Continue reading →
… with updating this blog on a cellphone? I have no trouble at all viewing it on my laptop. But for the last day or two my cellphone keeps showing versions from a couple of hours earlier, and I have … Continue reading →
One of the main tasks of a blogger is deciding what topics to cover. It’s not as simple as it may seem. Sometimes there are stories so huge they cry out for coverage, even if everyone else is writing about … Continue reading →
… and I wonder why. It had been stable for years and years, but has dropped off about twenty or twenty-five percent. Maybe people on the right are taking a breather, now that Trump has been elected. Maybe it’s just … Continue reading →
From commenter “Mac”: WHY does anyone do this? I would never go to, for instance, the Daily Kos and start denouncing progressives. Why would I want to spend my time doing that? I have a left wing friend who does … Continue reading →
Commenter “Jamie” has an interesting observation: I am reminded that this blog used to be called NeoNeocon, and I used to read it as eagerly then as I do now – and I believed to my bones something approximately the … Continue reading →
I knew it had to happen, although I’d been delaying it: closing down Gerard Vanderleun’s blog. For one thing, he left instructions to me to leave it up for two years and then to take it down. So it was … Continue reading →
I’ve been doing open threads every day except Sunday for quite some time. I think they’re a nice addition to the blog and people seem to like them and enjoy the open-ended commenting. But I’ve noticed an unforeseen side effect … Continue reading →