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And other momentary liftings of spirit in the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day that America seems to be having. — Forced pregnant? Never mind, I’ve got some jokes to cheer you up. Need To Cross State Lines? Sing this song to yourself as you try to get from Texas to a civilized state. “All the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day Tryin to cross…

Generally, getting old stinks, but here are some things to help. While I’m not wild about being in my 60s. it does beat the alternative. When I was younger, I wondered how I would feel about no longer being able to carry on certain activities. For example, I loved playing…

That her daughter is a terrible artist with absolutely no talent. I mean, is that supposed to be a cat, a dog, or a rat? WTF knows! Don’t give up your day job, sweety, just sayin’. — I Just Saved You Forty MORE Clicks I watched all these OTHER clickbait slideshows so you don’t have to — you’re welcome! Please enjoy. And don’t forget who saved you all these clicks. I did, that’s who! Mom Keeps Seeing Boy At Her Daughter’s Grave, Then Asks: ‘Who are you?’

Hey! You won’t find any of these in your Book of Revelation — I have no idea what is written in The Book of Revelation but I can guess it’s not about rainbows and kittens. Any book whose title derives from the word apokalypsis (Greek for unveiling or revelation) won’t be on my bedside table any time soon. Revelation is widely held to…

No, not Frank T. Bird…and no it wasn’t a Blue Tit either. — I was walking to my car a few weeks ago when I felt a thud on the back of my head and then this stinging sensation as something sharp was being dragged across my scalp. The thud felt vaguely familiar; my younger sister and I had a running joke when…

Bless their tiny little hearts — Look, I get it. Lives are on the line. We’re on the brink of seeing our democracy devolve into the theocratic monarchy of Trump. Everyone who isn’t White, cis-het, US-born, able-bodied, Christian, and (above all) rich is watching their once constitutionally-protected rights circle the drain, and red habits with white…

Here are some tips to be a good arguer — Intellectuals argue better. How? My idea of intellect is a person with knowledge, ethics, experience, and humanitarian principles. These intellects often handle a complex and sensitive argument with an effortless counterargument. They simplify and challenge the opposite idea like a charm. What fascinates me about them is how articulate they…

We’re so excited to find a place to stay for the Fourth of July, we’re going to ignore all the red flags about this vacation rental and hit reserve before someone else snags it. There is nothing strange about a quaint historic house where you can’t check in after 5…