Elizabeth Harper 10/24/23 Elizabeth Harper 10/24/23

Ambivalence: On Disagreeing with Those You Love

I’m taking the opportunity to have my thoughts and poems appear in juxtaposition to those of others, in the hope of expanding the range of views available.

Don Hall 10/23/23 Don Hall 10/23/23

I Believe... [Preserve the Peace]

...that some plans should just be planned and executed rather than telegraphed to preserve the peace.

David Himmel 10/20/23 David Himmel 10/20/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 16, 2023

When you stop missing the dead, that’s when their life loses meaning.

Don Hall 10/16/23 Don Hall 10/16/23

I Believe… [Best Pizza in the World]

..that no pizza in the world compares to Chicago’s Pequod’s. Fight me.

David Himmel 10/13/23 David Himmel 10/13/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 8, 2023

Israel violating international humanitarian law by using white phosphorus on citizens is a perfect example of how Israel is America’s most annoying friend. You go out, they get a bit too drunk, dump a little white phosphorus, next thing you know, they’re puking in the Uber on the way home. You just can’t take this guy anywhere.

Don Hall 10/11/23 Don Hall 10/11/23

The War in the Middle East Brought to You by Dupixent

Like being presented with a video of a kid’s head being lopped off on a soccer field briefly interrupted by a call to action involving Skittles. It’s ugly, it’s unnecessary, it’s exhausting.

MT Cozzola 10/10/23 MT Cozzola 10/10/23

Thank you, Joe of the 6th or 7th Century!

But the exciting part is that when they came up with the sins that would merit this public humiliation—lust, wrath, gluttony, and so on—some churches didn’t just have seven. Some included an eighth: Dejection.

Don Hall 10/9/23 Don Hall 10/9/23

I Believe... [C'Mon!]

...that the moment when any rock singer barks out “C’mon!” before a massive guitar riff is the moment I say “OK! Fucking A! C’mon!”

Don Hall 10/7/23 Don Hall 10/7/23

Listing the Fuckups is More Helpful Than the Other List

The size of your successes matches the size of your failures.

David Himmel 10/6/23 David Himmel 10/6/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 1, 2023

Step 1: Identify the problem. Step 2: Make a TikTok about it. Step 3: Make adjustments and manage it. Step 4: Find peace.

David Himmel 10/4/23 David Himmel 10/4/23

Sad Good Guys Wear Black

Black on black on black with a touch of gray
To communicate you’re just not in the goddamn mood today.
To announce a state of mourning.
To send a silent warning.

Chris Churchill 10/3/23 Chris Churchill 10/3/23

Now I've Got To Write Something Stupid!

Well now I’ve got to write something stupid. Because the last thing I wrote was really serious.

Don Hall 10/2/23 Don Hall 10/2/23

I Believe... [Profundity Comes From Heartache]

...that we are our most profound when broken hearted.

Don Hall 9/30/23 Don Hall 9/30/23

Loving Las Vegas—Come Out and Buy a Book!

Free but you should bring some dough for booze and books!

David Himmel 9/29/23 David Himmel 9/29/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of September 24, 2023

Fear can be mastered. Loathing is destructive.

Chris Churchill 9/27/23 Chris Churchill 9/27/23

For Those Who Would Judge

Not pictured: us.

Don Hall 9/26/23 Don Hall 9/26/23

Emotional Truth is a Synonym for Bullshit

Did Hannah Gadsby really nearly get beaten up at a bus stop for presenting as lesbian? Did Dave Chappelle actually have the conversations with his transgender fan? Did Bert Kreischer truthfully infiltrate the Russian mob? Does any of that matter?

Don Hall 9/25/23 Don Hall 9/25/23

I Believe... [More Kirk, Please]

...that while developing more Spock and less Kirk in my decision making has been for the good, I’m thinking I could use some more of that Kirk in the meantime. Being overly cautious has never been my default and while caution is smart, it doesn’t make for a good story.