Fluff — from a maudlin tearjerker to disaster porn — As a movie lover, I have a set of standbys that draw my attention when I’m flipping channels. These movies may not be the ones I recommend to my erudite friends, but they serve as my comfort food. I’ve watched most of these movies more times than I’m willing to…

And I’ve got an agenda — As a West Pennsylvania farm cat, I had, like, zero opportunities to see the world. The way I saw it, when Dr. Jill came to the farm to give a speech, I had my one chance to split this cider stand with absolutely nothing to lose. I plastered on my…

Give your guests unforgettable experiences — For the dwindling American fraidy cats like me who still view COVID as a threat, Airbnb provides a way to travel safely and inexpensively. By booking private apartments, entire houses, and separated suites, it’s easy to stay in an Airbnb without encountering anyone. My wife and I have experienced ten…

And how the Left should take it back — The Supreme Court supermajority behaves like rowdy teens who stole the keys to a neighbor’s Porsche. Newly drunk with power, they raise all hell in a hurry, fearing it’s a matter of time until someone stops them. Outraged Democrats and Independents may entertain grisly revenge fantasies. But there’s no quick…

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Dental grief seldom follows a linear path — I. Denial My neophyte dentist takes over after the hygienist’s cleaning and digs around for a few minutes. He finishes, puts his hand on my shoulder, and makes soulful eye contact with me. The way he’s looking at me, I half expect him to inform me a loved one died while I…

Litigiousness, jealousy, pettiness, and occasional violence — Cover songs are effectively industry-sanctioned plagiarism. The promise of a few bucks in cover song royalty payments often cannot assuage the ruffled feathers of original musicians who see no reason to mess with their perfection. Originators’ skin tends to stretch thin. Most of the following stories reflect musical gray areas…

Cooler Screens ups the ante — I used to think grocery stores that annoy the f*%k out of their customers would suffer reduced sales. Now, I’m not so sure. No stranger to bugging the bejesus out of customers, Arsen Avakian, Co-Founder and CEO of Cooler Screens seems to have no such concerns. Cooler Screens sells huge…

Examining Lunchables’ neverending popularity — Most people already know Kraft Heinz Lunchables are nutritionally empty. Yet, 49.7 million Americans consumed Lunchables in 2020. So, why have Lunchables remained a kiddie lunchtime staple since their introduction in 1988? Hell, even Geoffrey Bible, the former CEO of Philip Morris USA (prior owner of Kraft Foods), referenced an…