"Brave warriors" afraid of needles.

The binders full of women are getting thin.

Re-funding Trump's illegal cuts should include an investigation of Russell Vought. That unelected sociopath needs to be subpoenaed, referred for prosecution, and driven into hiding.

Same with Elon, for that matter.

Today I learned that the Mets played "Kokomo" at their stadium on the day that Brian Wilson died. Such perfect cultural illiteracy is nearly an artform unto itself.

Finch in a dogwood

Crucially, he's fully on the hook for Iran, which isn't going to get pretty anytime soon.

Here's a thought: maybe corporations should not be allowed to spend more money on political lobbying than they do in federal income taxes.

When replies are blocked, yet somehow the worst advice possible gets posted.

Standing while black

With 6 teams not having 1st round picks, I wonder if the ratings for the NFL draft won't be down about 18.75%.

A large white waterfowl with orange feet stands in front of a door. On the door is a cardboard sign secured with tape that reads, "DO NOT LET THE DUCK IN." Adding insult to injury, I think the duck might be a goose.

Whatever you do,

When you see the names listed like that you realize what an overhaul they've done. Five contributors before Draft Day.

Haven't seen anybody discuss Dexter Lawrence's effect on the Bengals' salary cap yet. But if they can afford an expensive veteran over the rookie contract of pick no. 10, they're doing ok.

At least the Bengals can't screw up their first round pick this year.

I take comfort in knowing that some of the last things he says in this earthly existence will be that Jesus would've attacked Iran.

Ophelia A short story about bad break-ups and parting gifts.

Here's a short story I wrote about bad breakups.

https://blackcanyon.substack.com/p/ophelia

To the people who think that the U.S. is a Christian nation, that there should be no separation of church and state:

Three of the most powerful politicians in the U.S. are openly disputing what the dogma of the Catholic church is.

Your faith would not be safe if there was a state religion.

There are still Americans who understand that the world does not revolve around them, but unfortunately we are a shrinking (and usually quieter) majority. Air travel happens to be a place where those two sides often face off.

There's always assigned seating, people just expect that they can talk you into not enforcing it. That you'll willingly give up the seat you reserved and move to the seat they reserved.

Convinced Meemaw she was on Celebrity Sponge Bath with John Stamos.

First, they came for the billionaires and I said nothing. Then they came after the multi-millionaires and I said nothing. The end.

A photo of small purple flowers on a tall vertical stem

Good morning

The Republican talking points told them this is how to fight against the abortion pill. Not because they suddenly have an interest in getting more teen moms on welfare.

Remember "abstinence only" sex ed? Turns out it was just another version of controlling female bodies.

Long in the Tooth A short story about getting lost in the woods and the monsters you find there.

A short story about getting lost in the woods and the monsters you might find there.

blackcanyon.substack.com/p/long-in-the-tooth

their greatest work of literature is about a dude who is relentlessly pursued by some asshole on the surface

I've encountered a Rick Ricketts and a Bill Williams. Thought their parents should've been reported for child abuse when they filled out the birth certificates.

Another aspect of St. Dolly's anatomy is also conspicuously absent. (If it's not blasphemous for me to point out)

My Fitbit is smart enough to send me alerts that say something like "only 250 more steps this hour!" but not smart enough to notice that every alert is nearly the same number of steps because I haven't moved from my desk since the last alert.

Photo of an owl sitting on a tree

The neighborhood owl has been perched in our backyard all afternoon, getting harassed by the crows who have a nest across the street. Poor guy hasn't had a moment of peace.

A closeup photo of a pale orange rose

Good morning