Wherein medieval people know it’s “early to bed, early to rise…and then early to bed and rise all over again.” Doctors have sounded the alarm about sleep problems since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a recent report noting two-thirds of Americans claim they are sleeping more or less than desired. Athena Akrami warns, … Read More
Black Coffee in Bed
Wherein the Prussians know the best way to find a fair trade dark roast is to sniff it out. Despite growing up near Seattle, I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker (or any hot drink for that matter). By the time I’m finished doctoring up a cuppa joe, it can more accurately be described … Read More
I Think I’m Going Bald
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
