The Evolution of Communication: Nostalgia to Anxiety
Once, phone cords tethered us to conversations that wandered through the night. Today, our worries hover over ‘read’ statuses, missing the hum of a dial tone.…
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William Thomas
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Seven Articles of Stupid
Okay, let’s bite down on a steaming plate of political nonsense. Ready? A sitting Democrat just filed seven — yes, seven — articles of impeachment against…
Dumb by Design: How American Education Became a Government-Approved Brain Drain
Welcome to the great American experiment in educational euthanasia.Spoiler alert: it’s going exactly as planned. Somewhere between disco dying and Reagan rising, the powers that be…
WTF just happened at 35,000 feet?
When I say ‘flight,’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Tranquil sky views? Complimentary beverages? Or maybe cramped legroom, if you roll with the…
Bless You? For What—Sneezing My Soul Out?
There are two inevitabilities in life: death, and some rando yelling “Bless You!” the moment your face explodes in a sneeze. It’s like a reflexive exorcism…
The Silent Battle of Courtesy in a Parking Lot
He treats the shopping cart like a chess piece in a game only he’s playing. With a nonchalant shove, it rolls into a strategic blockade against…
Tech is Getting Smarter. People? Not So Much.
What a time to be alive! Our fridges are smarter than most politicians, our cars talk to satellites, and Siri could probably pass the bar exam…
The Absurdity of Retail: A Modern Day Chronicle
In a reality that sometimes echoes the absurdity of a sitcom, the grocery store is my most frequented stage. Picture this: a busy grocery store teeming…
Midnight marauder, the raccoon executes his nightly dive…
Midnight marauder, the raccoon executes his nightly dive with the finesse of a seasoned gymnast. Not a stray wrapper in his wake, he’s the neighbor you…
Welcome to Hell, Please Hold
Are you familiar with Dante’s “Inferno”? Well, it seems Dante forgot to explore the tenth circle of hell in his epic tour: Endless Customer Service Hold…