Category Archives: Culture

Bringing Xmas back to the believers

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Trump’s campaign website began selling wrapping paper printed with the former president’s mug shot and the caption “Never Surrender!”* I just had a secret chat with Santa and he said, “Wrap your presents in this, I … Continue reading →

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Have I identified a new virus? If so, what shall we call it?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Naomi

Earlier today, I glanced at — meaning, I didn’t read it but my eyes ran over and down it — a recent Trump tweet/post. I noticed his expanded application of Capital Letters for words that do not require them. He’s … Continue reading →

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Protests, fossil fuels and (animal news) big balloons: it’s complicated

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Naomi

So points out the item in Harper’s Weekly Review: In New York, protesters demonstrating for the liberation of Palestine disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, cutting in front of the enormous dinosaur balloon sponsored by Sinclair Oil Corporation, which has … Continue reading →

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