1789- It’s Not Just a Number Well, folks, it sure has been a fun run this summer. I forgot how much I genuinely enjoy sitting down at my desk (ok- more often my couch) to pen this column each week. But like all good things, or bad things for that matter, this too must come […]
Free Niagara
Free Niagra I love travelling with my daughter. Generally speaking, when you think of spending over 40 hours in a car with someone, you think some duct tape and a billy club are going to come into play before the car ride is over. But she and I just have a thing together. We just […]
Whoever Smelt It, Dealt It
Whoever Smelt It, Dealt It Do you remember family road trips when someone would let one rip, unleashing a truly unholy, silent but deadly vengeance upon all who were helplessly trapped within the confines of the already stifling automobile? Holding your breath, you would reach in frantic desperation for the window crank (yes, I am […]
Why I Hate Soccer
Why I Hate Soccer Ok, perhaps hate is too strong a word. Call it more of a deep-seated aversion. I know, I know- futbol is the World’s game and only ignorant Americans are culturally-deprived enough not to appreciate the delicate nuances of this majestic sport. For weeks now, millions of soccer enthusiasts from the world […]
Jealous Again
Jealous Again Should artists have the freedom to express their political or social views even when they are controversial or disturbing to members of the community that supports them? This issue came to the forefront recently when rock band the Black Crows set off a firestorm during a Tampa concert. At the center of this […]
CBS….Complete Bull Shit
CBS….Complete Bull Shit Did you know that 60 Minutes has been on the air for 58 years? That’s right– 60 Minutes premiered in 1968 and has become the longest-running news magazine in television history. I haven’t even been alive for 58 years and, as my students remind me on a regular basis, I am old […]
Party Like It’s 1776
Party Like It’s 1776 At the risk of being labeled a Debbie Downer, I am going to start this week’s TRUTH: In 1000 Words or Less with what some will find to be a controversial perspective that soft-pedals the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Oh, I know all of you want to scream at […]
Trump Fatigue
Trump Fatigue If you read my disclaimer, I promised to stay away from politics for a week. And I did- sort of. But now all bets are off (pun intended), and we have to face the literal elephant in the room. The problem is, though, where to begin. It’s all so mind-numbingly infuriating and dangerous. […]
Betting on our Future
Betting on our Future Welcome back, motherfuckers! Did you miss me? While y’all have been busy bitching about the cost of groceries and then somehow re-electing the single greatest threat to American democracy just because you thought he might lower egg prices (yeah- how’s that omelet tasting now, bitches?), I’ve been pouring away indoctrinating […]
The Lessons We Can Learn From Frankenstein
The Lessons We Can Learn from Frankenstein Before I begin this week’s column, now is probably the time to inform my loyal readers that I will be putting an indefinite pause on the weekly publication of TRUTH: In 1000 Words or Less. Don’t worry — I’ll still be far too dogmatic and opinionated to refrain […]