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Chaotic Order
A loose collection of thoughts, essays, and creative writing by Mick Theebs. Updated on Mondays and Fridays.
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War is Not a Movie
War is Not a Movie
Why oversimplifying armed conflict is a dangerous thing.
Mick Theebs
Feb 27, 2023
The Ohio Chemical Spill is a Massive Clusterfuck and a Blueprint of Things to Come
The Ohio Chemical Spill is a Massive Clusterfuck and a Blueprint of Things to Come
How the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio Illustrates the Problem We Face
Mick Theebs
Feb 20, 2023
How Not to be a Fuckboy
How Not to be a Fuckboy
Advice to help dudes be less stupid.
Mick Theebs
Jan 23, 2023
The Worst Job I Had
The Worst Job I Had
Lessons learned from a terrible work experience.
Mick Theebs
Jan 16, 2023
2023 is Going to Be a Tough Year
2023 is Going to Be a Tough Year
How drama in Congress is a very bad sign for us all.
Mick Theebs
Jan 9, 2023
What Would It Look Like If a Government Hated Its People?
What Would It Look Like If a Government Hated Its People?
A totally fictional, not at all real thought experiment.
Mick Theebs
Dec 27, 2022
How to Beat Writer’s Block
How to Beat Writer’s Block
A brief guide to finding inspiration.
Mick Theebs
Dec 19, 2022
What Happened to Workers Being Heroes?
What Happened to Workers Being Heroes?
How the blossoming worker movement of the pandemic fell apart and where it can go from here.
Mick Theebs
Dec 12, 2022
America Doesn’t Need the Pledge of Allegiance
America Doesn’t Need the Pledge of Allegiance
A brief history of the pledge and why we don’t need it anymore.
Mick Theebs
Dec 5, 2022
Learning to Cook Will Make You Happier
Learning to Cook Will Make You Happier
How learning one of humanity’s oldest skills can improve your life.
Mick Theebs
Nov 28, 2022
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