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Snakes in the Basement and Elsewhere

By Dennis E. Powell | Jul 24, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Overloaded with politics and the contemptible collection of low creatures whence we must choose come November, maybe it is time to discuss something good and decent and pure: Snakes.

Convoluting Language is Not the Path to Kindness

By Timothy R. Butler | Jul 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM

The speed at which our language is being changed is as dizzying as the particular changes are mind-numbing. In theory, we’re moving toward a kinder, more “inclusive” language, but if this is how we’re going to get there, maybe communicating by grunts would be more efficient.

Just Say No

By Dennis E. Powell | Jul 17, 2024 at 8:50 PM

For a short while a couple of days ago it seemed that it might — just might — be possible for a person of conscience to vote for Donald Trump. But then . . .

Episode 44: Opponents not Enemies

By Zippy the Wonder Snail | Jul 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Tim and Jason talk about last week’s attempt on President Trump’s life, how we view our political opponents and how we view each other. They also talk about weird changes to our language, mechanical keyboards and a medley of sports subjects, including Caitlin Clark and Cardinals Baseball.

The "Newer-Is-Better" Fallacy

By Dennis E. Powell | Jul 10, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Over the weekend I happened upon an online conversation about a small and specialized computer program, and was surprised to find something vanishingly rare in internet discourse: good sense.

Das Keyboard 6 Professional

A Serious Contender -- and Not Just for Windows

By Timothy R. Butler | Jul 08, 2024 at 4:49 PM

A couple of years ago, Metadot released the Das Keyboard 6 Professional and the MacTigr in short succession. I’ve previously reviewed the Mac-centric MacTigr, and liked it, but what about the more “normal” successor to the Das Keyboard line? Let’s take the 6 Pro for a “test type.”

Unfit Even If He Were Sane

By Dennis E. Powell | Jul 03, 2024 at 11:45 PM

The campaign to re-elect Bugout Joe Biden may, upon retrospection, conclude that it was a false economy to recruit as Biden’s makeup technician for last week’s debate a student from a mortuary college.

Episode 43: Didn't We Just Talk About Mosquito Season?

By Zippy the Wonder Snail | Jun 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM

The Zippy Crew hits the political pavement with an episode that covers Supreme Court decisions on gun control; American and European election seasons, including the upcoming debate between Presidents Biden and Trump; interesting facts about mosquitos and a look at solid teaching as discussed by the Apostle Paul in his second letter to Timothy.

Blinded by the Eye Doctor

By Dennis E. Powell | Jun 26, 2024 at 10:12 PM

My driver license was up for renewal soon, so a couple of weeks ago I thought it would be a good idea to have my eyes examined. In retrospection maybe I should have had my head examined first.

A Cicada's Indelible Mark

By Timothy R. Butler | Jun 24, 2024 at 10:40 PM

As the multitude of cicadas sang briefly across the nation this past month, a storm blew one of them onto my path. Strange as it may sound, as I witnessed that little bug struggle through the aftermath, I was given a masterclass on dealing with my own storms.

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