That’s Right: Anteaters

Another animal essay because you, my readers, are worth it. The Secular Objectivity of the Anteater

This Day in History: November 11

On this day in 1999, the House of Lords Act entered into force in the United Kingdom. Essentially, the act stated that members of that house could not inherit their positions…except for some of them…92 of them to be exact…or 89 to be less precise. If you want to be way off-base…a million. […]

Stupid Stupid Worms!

After a rain, worms come out for a look then, we grab them and put them on a hook. . Sadly, it is their fate to be bait. . A smarter creature would stay in bed, why does the worm go out instead? . Because a worm will never lorm…

Shrink Wrapped!

I see an allure in what they call the “talking cure” . But, psychiatrists, try as they might cannot set things right. . Do I hate my mom or dad– is that why I’m so sad? . Perhaps we should discuss my ego, id or animus. . But, all the sessions that I’ve bought have […]

I Hate Melville Scholars!!!

The very last thing I’d ever want to be is a Melville scholar. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reading Herman Melville’s novels, but, the idea of that being my vocation just feels wrong. It doesn’t feel necessary. I’ve never really heard of a situation that could be made better with the introduction of a […]