A few months ago, Great Britain Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a Minister of Loneliness, probably the first in world history. “For far too many people, loneliness is the sad reality of modern life,” May said, citing a report indicating 14 percent of the population often … [Read more...]
Just admit it, positive people, this weather sucks
The weather in Michigan this April has made just about everybody crazy. After five long months of winter glop already, a sixth seems like some kind of sick punishment. Everyone is tired of it. Except for the incessantly positive people, of course. I ran into one … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘We’ve been Zuckered’ edition
Come Heller high water … In the end, Zuckerberg’s lip-flapping to Congress about “transparency” and “doing the right thing” meant absolutely nothing, and here’s how I know: Facebook didn’t bother to send me an instant message, email or post telling me I wasn’t among the 87 … [Read more...]
Don’t look now but mom jeans are back
I see that “mom jeans” – that ‘90s look where the waistband of a woman’s pants are up around her armpits - are back. Since I’m a guy, you probably expect me to say this is a terrible development in women’s fashion, especially since they are replacing low-rise jeans. But you … [Read more...]
Why inedible foods become fads
It has long been my contention that farmers and chefs are in cahoots to get us to eat things that are not normally considered food. Brussels sprouts spring to mind first. I had the misfortune to confront a platter of these abominations the other day at a fancier restaurant … [Read more...]
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