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Is cigarette smoking making a comeback?

The New Neo Posted on March 20, 2026 by neoMarch 20, 2026

I certainly hope not. It seems it’s not a big comeback. But maybe a little bit: “I’ve definitely seen an uptick in singles describing themselves as ‘sometimes’ smokers — not pack-a-day smokers, but occasional, where it’s tied to nightlife, travel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Me, myself, and I, Pop culture | 39 Replies

The not-so-Super-bowl

The New Neo Posted on February 9, 2026 by neoFebruary 9, 2026

I’m no football fan, but even I could tell that last night’s Superbowl game was more boring than usual. And for Patriots’ fans, it was more painful and even embarrassing. I also watched some of the halftime “entertainment,” curious about … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball and sports, Latin America, Music, Pop culture | 35 Replies

The Supergrandma athlete of YouTube

The New Neo Posted on January 17, 2026 by neoJanuary 17, 2026

YouTube thought I’d really enjoy this video: I very quickly smelled an AI rat. First of all, I don’t think women ever compete on the pommel horse. But secondly, although there are some 75-year-olds who do remarkable things, this “Marha … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball and sports, Pop culture | 30 Replies

From “Always On My Mind” to “The Letter”

The New Neo Posted on December 27, 2025 by neoDecember 27, 2025

I have long been very partial to Willie Nelson’s version of this beautiful song. I find it to be understated rather than overdone, with a bittersweet and mature tone of regret. Here it is: I had a vague memory – … Continue reading →

Posted in Me, myself, and I, Music, Pop culture | 29 Replies

Fuentes the fake phenom

The New Neo Posted on December 10, 2025 by neoDecember 10, 2025

It was always clear that at least some of Nick Funetes’ traffic has been the result of bots. The only question is how much. Lately I have become more and more suspicious that the answer is “an enormous amount.” But … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and bloggers, Politics, Pop culture | 13 Replies

What do you think of this Coca-Cola ad?

The New Neo Posted on November 15, 2025 by neoNovember 15, 2025

Confession: I saw it. I idly thought it was rather charming. Cute little animals! Seals (or are they otters?), bunnies, puppies! Snow! It had a sort of childlike appeal – and I don’t even like Coca-Cola. But apparently it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pop culture | 53 Replies

The battle for the hearts and minds of disaffected, lost, and angry young men

The New Neo Posted on November 6, 2025 by neoNovember 6, 2025

Young men – especially young white men, but it’s not completely limited to them – are tired of being demonized as toxic. A great many are depressed, aimless, and searching. And when a great many young men feel on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Politics, Pop culture | Tagged Charlie Kirk, Jordan Peterson | 37 Replies

RIP Brian Wilson

The New Neo Posted on June 11, 2025 by neoJune 11, 2025

A musical genius, gone at 82. Then again, who ever thought Brian Wilson would reach the ripe old age of 82? But he did, and gave us a lot of music along the way. The Beach Boys were a family … Continue reading →

Posted in Me, myself, and I, Music, People of interest, Pop culture | 23 Replies

All you men of a certain age might enjoy this Dave Barry piece

The New Neo Posted on May 2, 2025 by neoMay 3, 2025

My initial reaction to seeing it was, Dave Barry? He’s still writing? Indeed he is, at a relatively youthful 77. I had a book of his on the topic of babies back when my son was little, and it used … Continue reading →

Posted in Pop culture | 32 Replies

Trouble for Trudeau?

The New Neo Posted on December 16, 2024 by neoDecember 16, 2024

A crisis brewing?: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers, announced Monday that she was resigning from the Cabinet. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance and economics, Pop culture, Trump | Tagged Justin Trudeau | 23 Replies

Beyoncé at the rally, versus Kundera: to dream the impossible dream of circle dancing

The New Neo Posted on October 28, 2024 by neoOctober 28, 2024

Whose decision was it that Beyoncé appear at Harris’ Houston rally to endorse her but not to sing? Not even one little itty bitty song? After all, isn’t Beyoncé like, you know, a singer? And when singers appear at political … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024, Getting philosophical: life, love, the universe, Literature and writing, Music, Pop culture | Tagged abortion, Kamala Harris | 15 Replies

Trump and Rogan, sitting and schmoozing

The New Neo Posted on October 26, 2024 by neoOctober 26, 2024

I listened to all three hours of Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan out of curiosity. As is my habit when listening to a podcast or the like, I was double-tasking, mainly doing chores while wearing a wireless headset, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2024, Pop culture, Trump | Tagged Kamala Harris | 31 Replies

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