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This Was Supposed To Be The New World!
Happy Election Day, everybody!
Nov 8, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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September 2022
A Drink, a Book, and a Song VI
Less is more? Sure, let’s go with that.
Sep 23, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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A Drink, a Book, and a Song V
Mixing a Negroni minus the fuss. Reconsidering the “art of clear thinking.” And basking in a Finnish tsunami of sound.
Sep 16, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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We Deserve to Get It, Good and Hard
H.L. Mencken, the Sage of Baltimore, wouldn’t stand a chance against “cancel culture” in our idiotic Current Year.
Sep 13, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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A Drink, a Book, and a Song IV
Toasting Queen Elizabeth II with her favorite cocktail. Flying high with the Aviation. Recalling the magic of Ray Bradbury. And grooving to Sammy Hagar…
Sep 10, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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Brother, Can You Raise a Question?
I’m begging you, please.
Sep 7, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Trades
Time to bring back shop class? That’s much easier said than done.
Sep 1, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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August 2022
A Drink, a Book, and a Song III
It’s gin thyme, again. Reading and thinking about libraries and their survival. And why you need “Electrophonic Tonic.”
Aug 26, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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Is This Why We Can’t Have Nice Concerts?
A brief internal monologue followed by some irritated (and probably irritating) thoughts on the resale ticket market.
Aug 24, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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Is Having Nice Things Impossible Now?
Cracker Barrel adds Impossible™ breakfast sausage to its menu and social media responds . . . well, pretty much exactly as you would expect. But is it a…
Aug 15, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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A Drink, a Book, and a Song II
How to elevate your gin and tonic. Reading about the rise and fall of Anthony Bourdain. And exploring the soundtrack of a “neorealist” cult classic.
Aug 5, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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For Real Though, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
The culture of disorder takes over L.A.’s new 6th Street Bridge. You’ll never guess what happened next.
Aug 4, 2022
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Ben Boychuk
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