Author Archives: Naomi

Animal news, and Geese!

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: In Los Angeles, California, three people were convicted of insurance fraud after one of them dressed up in a bear costume, broke into their vehicles, and blamed a bear for the damage; a woman sued the … Continue reading →

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Human animal news! The good, the bad and the weird

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, learned how to fill a pothole; the mayor of New York City announced that the city had filled more than 100,000 potholes since he took office in January; and in Johannesburg, … Continue reading →

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It’s so wearying, isn’t it?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Naomi

Each morning as I wake up, I wonder how close we have gotten to the finality of this slow-motion collapse — not of our civilization but of the small, uncivilized cluster of lunatics who have gnawed their way into our … Continue reading →

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