I was once told by a man of the cloth, one of the old-fashioned kind who still believed the Red Letters were more than just a stylistic choice by the printer, that the quickest way to lose your soul is to find a way to sell it at a profit. Now, I’ve seen many a Read More …
Category: Life
I will finally acknowledge that there are some nice things in this world that do not involve the bass.
The New Gospel of the Gilded Calf
It has been remarked by men wiser than myself that the Good Book is like a mirror: if an ass looks in, you can’t expect an apostle to look out. These days, however, it seems a whole congregation of folks have looked into the Gospel and somehow mistaken the Beatitudes for a business prospectus. I Read More …
The Ultimate Farm-to-Table Vanilla Bean Custard
My obsession with real frozen custard started with a friend from Wisconsin, the undisputed capital of dairy. But it wasn’t until I started raising my own chickens that this recipe truly leveled up. There is nothing quite like using fresh-gathered backyard eggs to create a custard that is impossibly creamy and naturally golden. If you’ve Read More …
The Anti-Anti-Socialist GOP
Source: One, Two I see the current economic landscape shaped significantly by government policies, particularly those from the Trump administration. The continued threat and introduction of tariffs aimed at protecting America has created all of the chaos in the market, leading to increased costs for consumers and disruptions in supply chains. In response to the Read More …
The Gospel According to the “Great Dealmaker”
It is a curious thing, the way a man can read a book of peace on Sunday and vote for a firestorm on Monday, all while wearing the same Sunday-best suit and a look of profound piety. I have long observed that the more a politician mentions the Almighty, the more likely he is to Read More …
The Conservative Movement Subverted the Message of Jesus
In the landscape of modern American politics, few things are as jarring as the chasm between the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and the platform of the current Republican Party, particularly under the banner of the MAGA movement. While the GOP has successfully branded itself as the party of “faith and family,” a rigorous examination Read More …
Silky Homemade Vanilla Gelato (Egg-Free)
There is something magical about authentic gelato. It’s denser, smoother, and more intense than standard ice cream. This specific recipe uses the Sicilian Method, utilizing a cornstarch slurry instead of eggs. The result? A velvety texture that melts perfectly on the tongue without the “heavy” feeling of traditional custard. ⏱️ The Details Prep time: 20 Read More …
The Grand Illusion of the “Foreign Tax”
It has been brought to my attention, via the shouting on social media and the groaning of the common man’s purse, that we are currently engaged in a most spectacular feat of financial magic. Our dear leaders have discovered a way to tax the “foreigner” by reaching into the pockets of the American farmer, the Read More …
Billionaires Share Data Without Warrants
The reports from the morning papers (or the digital equivalent of such rags) tell us that Reddit, Meta, and Google have been handing over the private effects of citizens to the Department of Homeland Security—and all without the courtesy of a single warrant. It is a marvelous age we live in. In my day, if Read More …
California Wealth Tax
I’ve always maintained that we have the best government money can buy, and it appears the price of the California branch has just gone up. A few gentlemen of the “Billionaire Class” (a title that sounds like a royal decree but with less lace) are pooling $35 million to ensure their bank accounts remain as Read More …