In the history of capitalism, this is the hardest time ever to invest. People are going broke, losing their jobs, and fear more than greed rules the news and tries to rule thoughts. In short: people are scared….continue reading

What do you do with the mad that you feel? I combined a few clips from Fred Rogers testifying before a Senate subcommittee with a track from Sleeping At Last. It’s two things I listen two regularly to remind myself what matters in life so I decided to combine them…continue reading

Interesting read about “being sold.” It’s difficult to actually discern the truth, and to decide how to feel once the truth has been determined. Further, determining the appropriate action has become a lost art.

The explosion of emotions triggered by the recent presidential election caught many off guard. Across the country, friendships have been lost, family members estranged, and hostility has boiled over in many communities. In our consumer culture we’re sold lots of things…continue reading

Alton Brown may be the king when it comes to consistently cooking great food that everyday people want to eat. His Thanksgiving roundup is no exception. Do your friends and family a favor and get some education.

Thanksgiving How-To: Appetizers: Bread, Biscuits, and Butter: Cranberries: Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: Vegetable Sides Gravy: Mains: Desserts Leftovers: Save Save…continue reading.

This might be one of the best reads I’ve seen in awhile, and too important to not share.

[Content warning: hate crimes, Trump, racism. I have turned off comments to keep out bad people who might be attracted by this sort of thing. Avoid sharing in places where this will attract the wrong kind of attention, as per your best judgment….continue reading.

A fitting repost of a year-old video.

John Oliver’s excitement for the World Cup is tempered by knowing information about FIFA, the organization that produces it. John details the problems with the upcoming tournament and the staggering allegations of corruption against FIFA…continue reading

This. This is why I drink coffee.

According to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, men who drink the caffeine equivalent of two to three cups of coffee per day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction….continue reading (via NextDraft)

I met my wife on eHarmony. I was a morning rock DJ in Delaware, she was living in Maryland and finishing up her degree. I drove two and a half hours to pick her up for our first date. I spent most of my bi-weekly paycheck on tickets to a dinner theater in Baltimore. The rest went to gas and tolls….continue reading.

Who wants to live all by themselves? Who wants to even be in Las Vegas airport all by themselves?…continue reading.