Wherein the Romans know fly heads and donkey genitals are just the thing to maintain a youthful head of hair. Few Rush fans would consider their song I Think I’m Going Bald to be a rock classic—even Geddy Lee says, “The music is really goofy. A lot of people mistake us for being deadly serious, … Read More
These Sandals are Made for Walkin’
Wherein the Mayans know that stylish footwear conveys status and power. I desperately need a new pair of athletic shoes—a general rule of thumb is that, if you’re super-gluing pieces of tread back onto the soles, then you need new shoes. My hatred of shopping for clothes, based in part on my seething hatred for … Read More
Books are Burning in the Main Square
Wherein the Library of Alexandria is torched again and again because a burned book is an (allegedly) dead idea. Libraries and schools in the United States recently observed Banned Books Week, described as “an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.” Unfortunately, this list of most challenged books shows a wide array of books being … Read More
I Dig Hyporchema Music
Wherein the ancient Greeks enjoyed tasteful music, but wished the kids would turn their noise down. I love music—not enough to invest in a good sound system, or to have built up an enviable library of recordings, but enough that I’m almost constantly listening to streaming music. While my tastes are fairly eclectic, what you’ll … Read More
