Author Archives: ZachWeiner

TweetPerfect. One of the few consistent traits shared by “experts” in any field is that they will almost never bet money on anything else that might turn up in public or whatever they call their convictions. That is why they … Continue reading →

TweetDunbar beat me to today’s joke by 100 years! “Then and Now” THEN He loved her, and through many years, Had paid his fair devoted court, Until she wearied, and with sneers Turned all his ardent love to sport. That … Continue reading →

TweetIt’s funny how people complain about the loss of the timeless phrase “Merry Christmas.” Here’s a poem from the early 20th century decrying the use of the phrase when it was more novel! “Speakin’ O’ Christmas” by Paul Laurence Dunbar … Continue reading →

TweetDunbar’s a bit stilted for my taste, though when he confirms my biases I waver in that judgment. “Religion” (1913) I am no priest of crooks nor creeds, For human wants and human needs Are more to me than prophets’ … Continue reading →

TweetMonopsony All property cards are doled out at the beginning. They represent local industries. Every turn you gain 100 dollars in revenue. For every property you have, every turn you lose x dollars in labor costs to all other players. … Continue reading →

TweetSometimes, when I hear debates, I imagine how I would’ve liked to respond. Of course, in my head, I’m very fluent and never interrupted. Still, it occurred to me that some of these thoughts might be of interest to my … Continue reading →

TweetA few years ago, there was a somewhat famous article about a bagel man who sold bagels on the honor system. You can read it here. www.nytimes.com/2004/06/06/magazine/06BAGEL.html?pagewanted=all For this essay, here’s the salient quote: “He also says he believes that … Continue reading →

TweetFrom “Letters from the Earth,” which you should read, asshole. Letter VII Noah and his family were saved — if that could be called an advantage. I throw in the if for the reason that there has never been an … Continue reading →

TweetIt must have been three days after the Barcelona fighting ended that we returned to the front. After the fighting–more particularly after the slanging-match in the newspapers–it was difficult to think about this war in quite the same naively idealistic manner as before. … Continue reading →

TweetProfessor Liar     General Professor Liar is a traditional parlor game in that it mostly just requires your brains. It can also be done as an improv game without the point system, but what’s the point of a game … Continue reading →