“It’s been a difficult year for all of us,” I said to the Tennessee National Guard sergeant. “I’m not going to say what my political views are,” I continued, “but regardless of the blame, it’s been a hard year for all Americans.” We dallied there, he and I, waiting for the fifteen minutes that the…
This is version 1.0 of this document. I’m still figuring it out. Introduction I continue to be engaged with the idea of moving away from the Nashville area in search of housing that better reflects my interests. Housing in the Nashville area is significantly more expensive than housing in some of the other places where…
Due to a recent vacancy, the Dan Kappus Organization (Dank Org) is now accepting applications for the position of “Girlfriend” and/or “Partner.” This is the entry-level appointment in a career ladder with promotion potential to the “Spouse” and “Life mate” job series at full performance level. Basic requirements for consideration include: Have recent experience with…
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Once upon a time, I set out to garden with a friend. She was fairly insistent on using some of the techniques in “The Square Foot Garden.” However, neither of us really knew much about gardening. My experience was limited to working on corn farms, watching gardeners in various places, and putting in a half-assed…
It’s Commercial Christmastide. The irony of being overweight, bearded, but not full of yuletide mirth is not completely lost on me. I’ve had 40 years to fall in love with the month of December. My failure to do so is a great annual annoyance for me. My feelings about this time of year are ambivalent….
Trump finally said something I agree with. He said he’d make it a priority to get rid of or reform temporary worker visa programs.
Donald Trump is probably a horrible person. But to think that one guy can ruin a system that is already so flawed is to give both him and the merits of our system too much credit. Compared to many places that style themselves as democracies, we have some strong traditions and institutions that limit how much damage…
To the members of the committee: I write you today to express my intention to be a resident at Dancing Rabbit.
Phil Zimbardo is one kinky motherfucker. Anyone who has taken an a first survey course in psychology or sociology within the past two decades could probably tell you he’s freaky-deeky. Maybe this impression comes from watching him narrate survey-course videos on a variety of subjects in now-outmoded clothing. In my case, when I lived in…
