Voir DiarySomething Missing“All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield the second time in memory.” — Viet Thanh NguyenOct 21Oct 21
Voir DiaryHarris doesn’t need to convince voters she’s better than Trump.Recent presidential election coverage depicts the candidates as being in a literal race. Headlines like “Harris Triples Trump’s…Oct 17Oct 17
Voir DiaryMeet “Ternurines”, the Japanese toys taking over Mexican TwitterMexican Twitter (aka “X”) is a special place. It’s marked by a self-deprecating, sometimes scathing humor. Users post photos of local…Oct 2Oct 2
Voir DiaryTips for Traveling to Japan in 2024If you are one of the many people who is traveling to Japan this year, take advantage of these tips I acquired on my trip this month.Apr 21Apr 21
Voir DiaryAn ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins — A review of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen ConfidentialOk, I know I’m 20-years late to this one. But, I’m an inept cook. So, it wasn’t until a coworker mentioned that Kitchen Confidential was…Mar 6, 20231Mar 6, 20231
Voir DiaryIs MILF Manor a middle finger to the patriarchy? Or just a slap on the back?TLC’s latest reality show has a twist. After introducing viewers to a cast of middle-aged women looking for love, the show reveals that the…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
Voir DiaryThe dirty irony of environmental law: How interest groups use regulation to blockade sustainable…My coworker’s wife recently revealed to me that she used to practice environmental law in Los Angeles. “Used to?” I responded with eyebrows…Dec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022
Voir DiaryWashington’s plastic bag ban is well-intentioned. In reality, it’s been a huge wasteOriginally published by the Tacoma News Tribune.Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Voir DiaryAngela’s SongOne of my current obsessions is Angela from Nathan Fielder’s the Rehearsal. I don’t know if the woman is an actress, a comedian, or just a…Aug 23, 2022Aug 23, 2022
Voir DiaryMy mother has been a Delta flight attendant for 46 years.I used to observe my mother getting ready for work — putting on her uniform, packing her roller bag, and securing a union button to her…Aug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022
