Gaming The System?  Be Prepared To Lose.

Gaming The System? Be Prepared To Lose.

Of all of the complaints that I attempt to tolerate from so many of our less frequent readers, which seems to include just about anyone else who even has a hot take let alone attempt a similar venture to this, perhaps the one that I’ll allow is more than justified is my attention to small … Read more

From Butt Fumbler To Brainless?

From Butt Fumbler To Brainless?

I’ve come to accept –albeit grudgingly–that no matter how much positive change I am capable of making I am simply never going to have even close to the life of a gifted athlete.  Their G-d-given talent gives them a head start in every aspect of life–where they can go to school, who will employ them … Read more

War?  What Is It Good For?

War? What Is It Good For?

Today marks an anniversary that few seem to be celebrating.  ABC NEWS’ Mary Kekatos took note early this morning: Tuesday marks two years since the Israel-Hamas war began, bringing devastation across the region. The war — which started after Hamas launched a surprise terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed roughly 1,200 Israelis, and Israel … Read more

A VERY Swift Kick For Theatres

A VERY Swift Kick For Theatres

Not much was going on entertainment-wise this past weekend.  We’re most definitely not in summer any more–heck, it freaking RAINED in SoCal Friday morning and we’re actually needing long sleeves for our morning constitutionals.  But we also had no new series, linear or streaming, of consequence that launched aside from the lukewarm start to the … Read more

The B In This B-Ball Stands For Bitch

The B In This B-Ball Stands For Bitch

NOTE: This musing also appears today on our sister site Double Overtime.  Please visit it regularly for coverage of sports of all sports plus occasional essays on technology. Her name is Cathy Engelbert, and if she happens to be your boss, boy, am I sorry.  She isn’t mine but I’ve had ones with similar traits … Read more

Chinese Takeout Still Makes People Richer

Chinese Takeout Still Makes People Richer

For as overjoyed as my parents were when I’d return home from college for a holiday weekend or summer break they actually weren’t the happiest people in my ‘hood.  That distinction went to Mr. and Mrs. Lee, the longtime owners of the Chinese restaurant within walking distance who made a killing servicing a dedicated Jewish-centric … Read more