May 2025
The Last of the Time Lords (redux)
Spoilers for “Wish World.” Even the most daring artists, those that actively seek reinvention on a regular basis, will eventually wind up repeating themselves. If they’re lucky and self-aware, the artist may even get the chance to rehabilitate some of the lesser works in their canon. Sadly, it’s at this last hurdle that Russell T. […]
President Comforts Nation With Fireside Tweets
Whiskeyleaks.net Palm Beach, FL – In an effort to calm an increasingly panicked nation, President Trump announced Thursday his plan to address his fellow citizens directly with a series of evening “Fireside Tweets” in which he will explain in nuanced detail the causes of our present crisis and the steps that must be taken to […]
DIY Natural Conditioner Bar For Hair
In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The best conditioners are ones that […]
Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss of 2025
When someone says they want to lose weight, what they really mean is they want to shed excess body fat. However, without a well-designed plan in place, a calorie deficit leads you to lose both fat and valuable muscle tissue. To minimize muscle loss, it’s crucial to incorporate resistance training, quality sleep, and a high-protein diet […]
The Book of Kells — Christ Enthroned – Rick Steves’ Travel Blog
For me, one of the great joys of travel is having in-person encounters with great art — which I’ve collected in a book called Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces. Here’s one of my favorites: Jesus Christ sits on a throne and solemnly cradles something very important — a book, the holy word of God. He has […]
My Overstuffed Closet Caused an Identity Crisis
It’s Saturday. We’re being earnest. Buckle in. There was a time in my life – we’ll call it the business casual era – when I owned thirteen blazers but not a single pair of pants I actually liked. I had work blazers (essential), dinner blazers (aspirational), date blazers (optimistic), and the emergency funeral blazer (because […]
Why Creamsicle Will Be the Flavor of the Summer
Creamsicle-inspired drinks and treats are making a resurgence this year as diners seek out nostalgia. Also called dreamsicle or orange cream, this flavor profile usually includes orange, vanilla, and cream. Consumer packaged good brands and food service establishments are developing new products that channel creamsicles. The sound of an ice cream truck rolling down a […]
Instagram Trying to Lure New Users in with Cash to Creators
You might think everyone is on Instagram. It certainly feels that way sometimes and perhaps it is in Meta’s best interest to promote this. Or at least posit the idea as an inevitability. Blue red and green letters illustration of social media icons. Photo by Alexander Shatov Well, you’d be wrong because apparently there are […]
Stages of Burnout You Didn’t Sign Up For (Who would?!)
Let’s talk about the stages of burnout — not from a clinical distance, but from the place where your eyes are twitching, your brain feels fried, and you’re Googling “How to disappear without ruining my credit score?” Burnout isn’t just a fancy word for being tired. It’s an actual, painful, real thing that sneaks up […]
Tarot Card of the Week (April 7-13, 2025): Four of Cups
Four of Cups: Divine Dissatisfaction & Hidden Offerings This week, we draw the Four of Cups—a cosmic invitation to look beyond what initially meets the eye. Like the contemplative sloth in our image, hanging from its familiar branch while an unseen cup hovers within reach, this card asks us to recognize what we might be […]