“I will stop the war in one day.” How many times did he say it? How many times was it repeated by his followers, his minions? “Only Trump can stop the war.” So, what’s my problem? Why get hung up on this specific lie? So many others: I’ll reduce grocery prices. And gas prices. Mexico … Continue reading The Biggest Lie of 75,000
Month: April 2025
He Dug Metallic Gold
As a kid, I read the cereal box while I ate breakfast. No, I’m not the only one. My brothers did this too, and on TV, characters on sit-coms and commercials would sometimes be shown reading the box. I think it was a thing. Sugary cereals often had content printed on the box to distract … Continue reading He Dug Metallic Gold
What I Told to Al-Anon
Photo by Dennis Steinauer Darrin and I bantered about alcohol, as people often do. We joked about sneaking a flask into an inappropriate venue—not sure I can remember which one, maybe the book sale we’re both working in July. Sarcasm, not seriousness. Guy talk. Tribe talk. Then I fessed up. “I’m nine years sober.” Nine … Continue reading What I Told to Al-Anon
The Dobler Effect
Image from Say Anything... used in accordance with fair use laws for academic analysis I got out of the shower, threw on some clothes and found Susan in the kitchen brewing coffee. The question burned a hole down to my soul. “If Lloyd Dobler is so cool, why does he play that lame-ass song on … Continue reading The Dobler Effect
The Other Stuff 