I hate it when people begin an online essay with the phrase, “Let’s be honest…”
Category: Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Sunny Side of More Babies
The highest number of births the planet ever experienced was in 2012, when 146 million children were born…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Man in the Glass Case
“The skeleton he will cause to be put together in such a manner as that the whole figure may be seated in a chair…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: One Big, Beautiful New Political Party
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Arbeit Macht Frei
“New research from Moodle shows that 66% of American employees are experiencing some sort of burnout in 2025…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Charles Darwin and the Earthworms
Not content with studies using leaves, Darwin made a more systematic investigation of worm behavior using cut-out paper triangles…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not as Proud as I Once Was, on the Fourth of July
“How proud are you to be an American — extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud, or not at all proud?…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: It’s Not Just a Grammar Problem
While making my way slowly through downtown Pagosa Springs, I had the opportunity to read the bumper sticker on the Jeep in front of me…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Kindergarten Training
“The content lacks depth and original insights, instead presenting basic information in a simplified manner typical of AI writing…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Metallica Sponsors a Blood Drive
Blood donations typically drop in the summer, as school-based drives end, and regular donors go on vacation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The End of the Cheap Burger?
Is anyone going to do something about this? Because I know there are some important people out there who care about fast food…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The World’s Snooker Champions
I’ve never played snooker… but apparently, it’s very similar to the game of pool, except using 21 colored balls instead of 16…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Chip Smuggling, Out of Control?
In my experience, the chips aisle was always one of the best stocked aisles at the grocery store…
BOOKISH: Reject This
Emily and Derek have received a string of rejections, and they’re delighted. “Finally some feedback,” Derek said. What about school? I asked. As MFA students, READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Tourists are Arriving… Where’s My Squirt Gun?
The photo shows a couple of angry residents in Barcelona taking part of mass demonstrations, to protest the number of visitors to the Spanish city…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Smart Am I, Really?
“I am worried about what will happen when AI systems begin to interact with each other…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Taking Our Temperature
Enter, stage right, Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who cleverly devised a temperature scale based on the behavior of water…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Everything You Wanted to Know About Flag Day But Were Afraid to Ask
I’m thinking today about Flag Day, an annual celebration that takes place on June 14. Tomorrow, for instance…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Ultra-Processed Information
“Today, we’re excited to introduce Alexa+, our next-generation assistant powered by generative AI. Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter, personalized — and she helps you get things done…”