Category Archives: News media

Mysteries of Life: A new, uh, fad? NYC sewer sneaks

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Naomi

“People Keep Sneaking Into New York City Sewers. No One Knows Why.” That’s the New York Times headline on the story. It’s caused me at least a couple of minutes of thought, during which I came up with an answer: … Continue reading →

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The real world and…that other one

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Naomi

The June 22, 2026 New Yorker has a marvel of an article by Ben Taub entitled, “Allies On Ice: How the secret plans to take over Greenland have ruptured transatlantic relations.” That lede is the serious journalistic description of Taub’s … Continue reading →

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Last night I revisited a previous world of lies. Still has an impact

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Naomi

If you want to experience the contrast between two GOP administrations who have lied, watch the 2010 thriller, Fair Game. It’s the true story of how George W. Bush and his cohorts, Condoleeza Rice, Colin Powell, Dick Cheney, et al. … Continue reading →

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