The Inner Monologue

You know those celestial beings from religion, myth, and fantasy—the ones who swoop in, smite evil, heal the sick, and drop truth bombs like they’re going out of style? Michael with his sword. Gabriel with his megaphone of divine truth. Avalokiteśvara with compassion on tap like an infinite soft-serve machine. Yeah. Those folks? They’re the…

Ah, the good old days—when brand names were so powerful they became the product. When your grandma asked for a Kleenex, she didn’t want a facial tissue like some kind of peasant. She wanted Kleenex, the undisputed champion of nose-wiping. If you dared hand her a “generic tissue,” she’d probably clutch her pearls so hard…

We live on a planet bursting with millions of species, thousands of languages, an endless parade of weird inventions, and enough historical drama to make every soap opera ever look tame. The internet now delivers all of it to you instantly, anywhere, any time. And you?You’re over here knowing three recipes, the names of maybe…

In a world where step-by-step tutorials and pre-packaged kits dominate, what separates a Maker from someone who merely follows instructions? The distinction isn’t just about building things—it’s about adding value through creativity, solving problems in new ways, and refusing to settle for rote repetition. The Maker Movement has redefined craftsmanship for the 21st century, celebrating…

Oh, dear reader, how flattered I am by your relentless belief in my supernatural ability to predict the zeitgeist. You stumble upon my latest post—let’s call it “The Fall of Modern Society and Why Avocados Are to Blame”—and you gasp. “How did they know?? This is so relevant to the very specific nonsense that happened…

Let’s settle this once and for for all: The U.S. Constitution doesn’t have a loyalty clause, a wealth exemption, or a “these people don’t count” loophole. Yet somehow, we’ve got two flavors of hypocrites running around: Both are wrong. Both are un-American. The Myth of “Deserved” Rights Due process isn’t a reward for good behavior,…

Ah, crime statistics—the favorite plaything of suburbanites who want to feel superior and realtors who want to jack up home prices. You’ve seen the lists: “Safest Cities in America!” followed by “Most Dangerous Places You Should Flee Immediately!” But before you pack your bags or invest in a panic room, let’s take a sobering (or,…

Let’s settle this once and for all: America is not the freest place on Earth. Sorry, flag-wavers, but we’re also not living in some Orwellian nightmare (yet). No, the United States exists in that cozy, lukewarm middle ground where you’re free to do most things—as long as you don’t mind the government occasionally peeking over…

The Dangerous Misconception About Interest Rates Some people hear “30% interest over 5 years” and think: “If I borrow $1,000, I’ll just pay back $1,300. That’s only 30% extra—no big deal!” And somewhere, a payday lender just wiped away a tear of joy because that’s exactly what they want you to believe. Let’s fix that…

Let’s talk about the line. You know, that ever-shifting, totally subjective boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behavior that we all pretend is set in stone. Everyone’s got one. Some people’s line is a high bar—like a velvet rope at an exclusive club where even thinking about cutting in line gets you blacklisted. Others? Their line…