The fascist tactic, classically, is the pounce. The fascist strategy is to see the fragility of the political establishment, which by its nature has nourished the most shortsighted and… Read More
* Part 5 of 8 of the Cats & Kings storyline *
Welcome to Loneliness & Cheeseburgers Presents: Ultimate Spider-Man (Vol. 1), Issue #50 – “Black Cat”! We made it to #… Read More
Do you know why red is the color of choice for the Chinese New Year? Or why do families gather to enjoy a reunion dinner?
Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is filled with deep-rooted… Read More
We all know that one person who seems to never get sick, no matter what bug is going around. While some people may attribute this to good genes or luck, the truth is that those who rarely fa… Read More
TOM WAITS 2008 DEEP DIVE INTO THE ARCHIVE(Stuart Clark, hotpress.com)Stuart Clark: What’s the most curious record in your collection?Tom Waits: In the ‘70s a record company… Read More
— FG Trade/Getty ImagesLet's set the scene. It's Mother's Day, and you want to spend time with your family. Does a fancy dinner out sound nice? Sure. But, if you're being really real… Read More
Even though everyone is entitled to their own personality and self-expression, there are basic steps that everyone can take to improve relationships with those around you. Making a better im… Read More
It is difficult to pin down the origins of Ice Cream. Which is perfect, because I can make things up and you can’t prove me wrong. This is history at its finest.Let me cut to the chase… Read More
Magical Anna
In the early days of July, when tepid weather fills the Northwest, a fine mist-like rain can descend so gently you'd enjoy its wetness and be glad summer had arrived. Towering… Read More
“He had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest,” the Curb Your Enthusiasm creator wrote in a statement. “But today he made me sob, and f… Read More
I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres. One of my fa… Read More
Ever wonder if the things we take for granted are true? We’re taking a closer look at 15 of some of the most popular myths, from the economic theories that shape our society to the hea… Read More
In which we pick up the story after Morgan and Liling have devised a course of action for the real estate development. Nimby vs Yimby.
PS–If you are new to this series, simply t… Read More
In which we pick up the story after Morgan’s coffee clutch with the powerful real estate developer, Mulligan and a hello from our mascot:
&e… Read More
Some TV tropes are timeless, like reluctant heroes and evil villains. However, others have an expiration date, and once it passes, they become severely spoiled. As society evolves and shifts… Read More
The last few years have been, to put it mildly, rough. And 2023 continued to bring sad tidings. Amid the humanitarian crisis that is the Palestine-Israeli conflict, plus increased fears arou… Read More
No matter if you’re a veteran in the kitchen or just graduated from being an absolute beginner, the odds are that you might have a few tricks up your sleeve. The beauty of the internet… Read More
By: Tom Ball
I still remember my first love well. It ended when she said if I didn’t promise to love her forever, she would jump off the tower. I walked away an… Read More
Are you going through something right now that you’re having trouble putting into words? Feeling a little je ne sais quoi, a little pomme de terre? If you’re unable to ar… Read More
If you have a regular job, chances are like most of us, you live on Fridays. While Monday is the victim of hatred from many people who have jobs and even some people who don’t (What&rs… Read More
By early 2022 Sam’s situation was totally out of hand. Every important person on the planet seemed to want to get to know him. He had said yes to them all. Anyone else in Sam’s s… Read More
io9 is proud to present fiction from Lightspeed Magazine. Once a month, we feature a story from Lightspeed’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Money in the Bank&r… Read More
* Buffyverse One Shot *
Welcome to Buffyness and Nightlurkers Presents: Tales of the Slayers!
Following Whedon’s Fray limited series, Tales of the Slayers presents eight short stories… Read More
It’s human to make mistakes. Despite understanding this, many folks still hold a deep sense of regret for how they used to live life in the past. They might beat themselves up for not… Read More
October 20th is the anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Women’s Union. October 20th is a special day to honor women and it is necessary to send loving and meaningful wis… Read More
“Health is wealth”- everyone is aware of that. Your health always depends on how nutritious food you are eating. Korean food is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Healthy K… Read More
It’s super funny when a person gets a tiny bit of power and loses it. It’s like a little kid being entrusted to handle the kiddy scissors in kindergarten and then feeling as if h… Read More
In his 2020 book, “The Psychology of Money,” Morgan Housel makes an observation that we all understand on an intuitive level but still have a hard time accepting:
Doing well… Read More
* Part 1 of 5 of the Paper Girls Volume 6 storyline *
Welcome to Ghostliness & Nerfherders Presents: Paper Girls, Issue #26! This is it, ladies and gentlemen. This is the end of the best… Read More
I am Mooree by name I am 29 years of age and never married before with no kids…5-7 feet tall and athletic and I was born in Ghana
My real name is Chris Johnson i was born on th… Read More
If you’re a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, chances are you’ve imagined yourself sailing out on the open water at one time or another. While those films don’… Read More
Before I even try to answer the question of how long it takes to get over a breakup, let’s start with what we are really dealing with here.
Breakups are like death or addiction. &lsquo… Read More