When Your Prison Escape Plan Needs a Second Draft Ever had one of those days where you try to dodge work by checking yourself into a mental hospital? No? Well, meet Randle Patrick McMurphy, a guy whose attempt to escape manual labor makes “quit your job and start a pottery business” look like a solid…
Viking 28, Giants 6 I don’t even know where to start with this game. It was the first game of the season and there was much pomp and circumstance for the Giants 100th season. They had on.. What could charitably be called a throwback uniform and I’m not sure what was worse the play on…
So.. I listen to a lot of podcasts and something that kept popping up across some of them was this idea of a dopamine detox. A dopamine detox is basically hitting the reset button on your brain’s reward system. Think of dopamine as your brain’s “feel good” chemical – it spikes when you do anything…
Jamaican rice and peas is a beloved staple of Caribbean cuisine, though interestingly, the “peas” in question are actually red kidney beans. This hearty dish combines rice and beans with coconut milk, giving it a rich, creamy texture and subtle sweetness that perfectly complements its savory elements. The dish is flavored with aromatic ingredients including…
The Beatles’ Psychedelic Revolution Released: August 5, 1966 In the sweltering summer of 1966, The Beatles unleashed an album that would forever alter the landscape of popular music. “Revolver” isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a declaration of artistic independence, a middle finger to the constraints of conventional pop, and quite possibly the moment when…
Now, I’ve done intermittent fasting (IF) a few times in the past, notably during covid out of necessity to stretch the groceries we had as we were only going one once a month to stock up. It’s a simple thing really – just don’t eat breakfast and stop eating at 6:00 pm every night. The…
Life, as it turns out, isn’t actually short—it’s just that most of us waste it. That’s the central argument of On the Shortness of Life by Seneca, a work that has remained startlingly relevant despite being written nearly 2,000 years ago. While the ancient Roman philosopher was addressing the concerns of his time—politicians chasing power,…
Domoda is a rich and hearty West African stew, particularly popular in The Gambia where it’s often considered the national dish. The star ingredient is ground peanuts (groundnuts) or peanut butter, which creates a thick, creamy sauce base. The stew typically combines meat (commonly beef, lamb, or chicken) with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and…
Ah, let me dive into Akira Kurosawa’s epic masterpiece about medieval gig work! The story kicks off in 16th-century Japan, where a village of farmers discovers that bandits are planning to raid them once their harvest is ready. (Apparently, bandits in feudal Japan were considerate enough to give advance notice of their robberies.) The villagers,…
Ah, let me dive into Elia Kazan’s gritty masterpiece about corruption, conscience, and questionable career choices in the longshoremen industry! The story follows Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando), an ex-boxer turned dockworker who spends his days doing the bidding of union boss Johnny Friendly – when he’s not tending to his rooftop pigeon coop, that is.…