Tag Archives: Harper’s

How does our former guy compare to Brazil’s former guy?

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Naomi

Just before I began to type this I was holding my head in my hands. Here, courtesy of Harper’s Weekly Review, is why: The vice president of Brazil explained that Jair Bolsonaro—who, during his presidency, was bitten by a giant … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful…

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Naomi

I’m nothing like this woman: “Sometimes hard lessons are the best lessons,” said Katie Quackenbush, a Nashville woman who was sentenced to probation after shooting an unhoused man, who had been awakened by the exhaust fumes and music coming from … Continue reading →

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Some animal news…about which I have questions

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: A woman was reunited with Snek, her pet boa constrictor, after he was abducted by two animal hoarders in 2019. How did she recognize Snek after so many years? Hadn’t he grown? How did Snek recognize … Continue reading →

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