There’s a certain amount of blog work that goes on behind the scenes, particularly in the comments section. First there’s the cleanup of spam, which initially involves deleting the contents of the spam filter. You’ll understand how important that filter … Continue reading →
There’s a trend I’ve noticed in the comments section here and also in some of the emails I’ve been getting: quite a few people admonishing me that I should shut up like a good apparatchik and take one for the … Continue reading →
I know I’ve posted a video of this dance (“Partisans”) before, but I want to show it again. This video is of better quality than those that were previously available on YouTube, which makes me happy because it happens to … Continue reading →
In one of my first posts on the coup attempt in Turkey, I mentioned that Daniel Pipes had written a 2015 article asserting that Erdogan’s 2014 electoral victory was bogus. Many people in the west who have championed Erdogan against … Continue reading →
(Well, not quite everything.) Apparently there is a vogue for women holding their catch of the day in front of their naked chests. I kid you not (yes, photos at the link). Despite my proclivity for hiding body parts with … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited version of a previous post.] The Fourth isn’t just about barbecue, although I defer to no one in my regard for barbecue. It’s about liberty. As the years go by, I appreciate that fact more … Continue reading →
I’m not much of a photographer. And I almost always forget to bring a camera, so I just rely on my cellphone. But I think these are pretty fine. They were taken recently in Ogunquit, Maine, by yours truly on … Continue reading →
Here’s my new plan, formulated last night: I will try to eat actual meals, and I will sit down to eat them. Most of you might say: whaaat? Don’t you already do that? Doesn’t everybody? No, and no. I’ve mentioned … Continue reading →
I’ve been surprised at the number of people in the comments section who suggest it’s wrong at this point to criticize Trump, because all it does is help Hillary. Note that they’re not usually suggesting that the content of the … Continue reading →
I’ve been online for about 20 years, and it’s a huge part of my life these days. It started small, as many habits do. I wanted to look up information on the nerve injuries I had, and the internet provided … Continue reading →
By now you may all know the story of how 7-year-old Yamato Tanooka got lost in the woods: his parents disciplined him by putting him out of the car, and when they returned “a few minutes later” he was gone. … Continue reading →
And we were talking about traveling, weren’t we? So it’s probably time to revisit this Jenna Marbles video about packing. This is me, unfortunately—a “just in case” packer. Plus, just my hair products alone weigh several pounds: I used to … Continue reading →