Month: January 2018

Thunderhead and Other Benevolent AIs in Fiction

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My go-to novel recently has been Thunderhead, the second in a series of books about a near-utopian future with a dark twist (death is nearly impossible in this version of the future, so certain people have the responsibility of serving as the Grim Reaper). I enjoyed the first book in the series, but Thunderhead really takes … Read more

Do You Eat Fruit with or without the Skin?

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I continue to be intrigued by the different foods people like/dislike and different ways people eat food. That’s what today’s topic is about. I have a friend who, as I recently learned, only eats peeled fruit. Pears, peaches, apples, plums, even grapes…they all must be peeled. Her reason was interesting, as my parents taught me … Read more

The Moment as an Adult When You Realize Classic TV Shows Weren’t Filmed in the Cities Where They’re Based

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Confession time. Okay, so I know that plenty of “television happens” to make shows work. Like, I understand that many shows are filmed in studios, not in the actual apartments, offices, and homes where they’re set. I also get that whenever we’re shown an exterior shot, it doesn’t mean that the actual set is inside … Read more

The Flatulence Consideration

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Here’s the scenario: Last week I opened my fridge to select from an assortment of leftovers. I needed to choose my meal to eat right before I hosted game night. My choices were: deviled eggs cheeseburger salmon chicken Khao Soi (curry soup) If you were hosting game night, is there anything you would take into … Read more

Which Hand Do You Use?

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I’ve been on a Curb Your Enthusiasm kick lately. In a recent episode, Larry damaged his right eardrum, and a doctor instructs him to use his other ear while talking on the phone. But, as Larry bemoans, he always uses his right hand to hold his phone. When he tries to answer the phone with … Read more