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Doubting Thomas Doubts Disclosures
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Trump’s Trump Card: He Really Venerates Women
Martin H. Levinson I fell out of my chair when I heard Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in a case that stems from payments Trump made in 2016 to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to cover up an alleged affair with an adult film star known ... More »
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The Elephant in the Room
By Martin H. Levinson The elephant in the room saw a fly on the wall and, curious as a cat, made a beeline to get a look at the insect who, by the time the elephant got to where he first saw the wee creature, had flown the coop. Taking the bull by the horns, t... More »
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11 Reasons Not to Have a Kid and Embrace 21st Century Human Extinction
by David Comfort Having a kid is nothing if not a character-building experience. Even non-kidders can’t help but admire the patience, perseverance, and selfless devotion of the average mom or dad. But the price of such maturity is not cheap. The toddler stag... More »
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The Council of Elrond, Except the Classism Is No Longer Subtextual
by Sarah Totton <The Council of Elrond contemplates the ring.> BOROMIR: There is evil there that does not sleep– FRODO: What, it doesn’t even take a nap? BOROMIR: No. FRODO: I could never get through the day without taking a nap. BOROM... More »
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An Advice Column by Macbeth, King of Scotland, and Certified Life Coach
An Advice Column by Macbeth, King of Scotland, and Certified Life Coach by Corey Pajka Dear Macbeth, I’m in line for a major promotion at the multinational corporation where I work. It would mark a significant pay raise, but the person who had this ro... More »
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700th Friendly Reminder Email Re: Letter of Recommendation
700th Friendly Reminder Email Re: Letter of Recommendation by Giannina Lissa Garcés Ambrossi # To: ProfessorDoctorClementineEsq@Miami.edu From: e.gonzalez792@umiami.edu Subject: 700th Friendly Email Reminder Re: Letter of Recommendation # Dear Professo... More »
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You Are in an Experiment!
You Are in an Experiment! by David Sheskin You are in an experiment! For the duration of the experiment you cannot pass Go. You cannot collect $200. You are in an experiment! You signed a consent form and agreed to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the book... More »
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If Cormac McCarthy wrote dialogue for “Emily in Paris”
If Cormac McCarthy wrote dialogue for “Emily in Paris” by Stephen J. Lyons Scene: Emily Cooper, dressed in a paisley micro mini-skirt, with mismatched suede boots, has pain au chocolat and café au lait with her BFF Mindy Chen outside the Café de... More »
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It’s Gratuitous Expletive Season, Fornicators: Sheldon Cooper’s Barely Condescending, Refreshingly Wholesome Redemption of Decorative Gourds
It’s Gratuitous Expletive Season, Fornicators: Sheldon Cooper’s Barely Condescending, Refreshingly Wholesome Redemption of Decorative Gourds by Lisa Rosenberg I don’t know about you people, but if I had a nickel for every time the F-bomb drops in tho... More »
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How to Get Your Loved One the Perfect Holiday Gift!
How to Get Your Loved One the Perfect Holiday Gift! by Chris Iovenko First, of course, you must get off your couch and put your shoes on. Then you have to locate your keys. 45 minutes later bathed in sweat from your increasingly frantic search, you are ready t... More »
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Trigger Words To Avoid At All Costs During Holiday Family Gatherings
Ah, the old holiday family gathering! Hugging each other. Exchanging loving pleasantries. Uh-oh, the new holiday family gathering! Glaring at each other. Exchanging hostile political barbs. This year, though, you made yourself a promise: you’re goi... More »