Often, the good guys had white horses as well. You almost never saw a good guy riding a black horse…
Category: Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Finding Out What’s Going On
YouTube influencer Sabine Hossenfelder isn’t talking about American politics when she talks about people finding out what’s going on…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Enraptured, Again
Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante reunião no Palácio do Planalto. Brasília…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Our New Teddy Bear Economy
It turns out that the media is not a necessary part of the economy. Nor is the government, really…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Welcome Back, Jimmy Kimmel
So, like, tonight? Already, Jimmy is back?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Move Over, McDonald’s… Here’s Comes Mixue
In June 1997, Zhang Hongchao was studying economics at Henan University, when he opened a shaved‑ice stall in Zhengzhou…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The People We Can’t Talk About
Please note, I am not mentioning the host’s name, or the name of the broadcast company, or the name of the government official…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Don’t Try This at Home
I’ve often heard performers and entertainers issue a warning to their audiences…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Vaccines, Making Us Crazy
My Presidents — first, Donald Trump and then, Joe Biden — both told me to get the COVID vaccine, but can you believe anything those guys say?…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The American Drama We Love
Apparently, however, Mr. Shurtleff was not a big fan of bliss. His recommendation to aspiring actors was to embrace conflict and competition…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Coca-Cola, Uber Alles
Can junk food actually have a nationality? Absolutely. Just like cigarettes can…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Shameful Claims from the BBC
“Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Energy Crisis That Created Champagne Bottles
In the 1920s, Dom Pérignon got his name appended to a high-class champagne made by Moët et Chandon, and a statue was erected in his honor…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Yes, I Am Biodegradable
A growing number of cemeteries in the United States now allow green burials. The first, Ramsey Creek Preserve, began its operations in 1998…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Laughter is the Best Medicine
“Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Little Things That Matter
Some people, these days, seem very concerned about little things. Like, for example, microplastics…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Letter to a Young Poet
If you’ve decided to become a poet, “love” is a word you will find yourself tempted to use… more than, say, “alembic”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Very Best Holiday in America
I imagine some people are celebrating Labor Day… which is today, according to my calendar…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Hearing Aids Shock Us
I’m getting to that age where I could probably benefit from hearing aids…