Have you noticed that everyone seems to be talking about slop these days? There are fashions in words, and this one has become very fashionable indeed. My impression is that it started with descriptions of many of the products of … Continue reading →
A change of pace. Who is this power couple? No, the photo’s not for a perfume ad. They’ve been dating for about a year. Hint, hint, a quote from the woman: ‘I am very in love. And actually, that show … Continue reading →
Here’s an interesting take on Trump: Trump is the only major American politician of the last forty years who was professionally formed in the long-form unstructured format before he ever entered politics. That is the entire answer. Everything else is … Continue reading →
It’s common to do so; I see it constantly online. I recently wrote this post about the phenomenon. An excerpt: I’ve seen it for years and years and years online: the idea that the Boomer generation has screwed the younger … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →