Stefan Zweig, Wes Anderson, and a Longing for the Past

"The charge that Vienna was a forerunner of Hollywood may be the nicest thing that anyone ever said about the city."

Lemonade War

Sadly, we don't get to hear the audio of Mo Collins devouring Patton Oswalt.  Otherwise, a delight.

How Air Conditioning Changed America Forever

I can't believe they didn't say anything about how AC has resulted in the dramatic migration to and increased electoral heft of the Sun Belt.

Like A Tall Clear Glass Filled With Raw Pasta

Insecure, Frustrated Bully With Something To Prove Considering Career In Law Enforcement

I've heard that there are good cops out there. I've never met any, but I believe the people who tell me they have. I don't know what their motivations for becoming cops were, but I have to imagine they met enough people like this and figured the the only way to stop them was to become cops themselves.

The Pursuit Continues

Pro tip: don't publish this.

"It was terrifying and wonderful to watch."