The Sayings of Joanna M., a Kept Woman

He thinks putting cream in his coffee is getting in touch with his softer side.

The Sayings of Joanna M., a Kept Woman

Money is the answer. What was the question, again?

Better Misinformation Proposal #120

The Problem: Politicians lie with no real fear of being called to account. Even if a fact-checker strikes back, it happens later, and the lie is unchallenged in the moment. Wouldn’t you make shit up all the time, if you had no real fear of being called on it? (Have we mentioned that we used […]

Correctives

Rebranding Literature — H.D. Thoreau and D. Thomas

A simple plan to make literature more relevant in the marketplace of ideas by maximizing revenue potential. Over the course of human history, great works of literature have generated less revenue in aggregate than a single day’s worth of Starbucks sales. Why is literature losing out so badly to the coffee mongers? That they sell […]

A Life Examined

In the Spin Room after My Latest Debate with My Wife

I think it’s deeply ironic that Mrs. Hunter has stated many times that she would like Mr. Hunter to express his feelings more, and then, as soon as he says he’s unhappy about something, she flies into invective about “unfeeling creep” and so on. She’s flip-flopping.

Correctives

You Can’t Read that Here

Finally, at the end of the day, everyone was starting to pack up their books and we’re introduced to one last bookseller. He takes my list and he looks at the list, and he looks at me hard. He looks back down at the list, and he says, “Why are you interested in these books?”

A Life Examined

True Things I Shouldn’t Have Said Anyway

BOSS: How did my talk today go over?
ME: About as well as usual.
BOSS: Thank you.
ME: That wasn’t a compliment.

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Fiction Writers for Better Misinformation Improves the Presidential Debate

Last night’s Presidential Debate was a supernova of misinformation, and FBMisin was watching carefully and contributing a little extra light and heat where we could. Relive the debate as it didn’t happen but should have.

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Better Misinformation Proposal #77

The Proposal: We organize a bipartisan bus tour of these non-swing states with the theme, “We don’t care about your VOTE. We care about YOU.” Musicians, comedians, and magicians will entertain crowds and let them know that it doesn’t matter if they vote or not, the parties want them to feel good.

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Better Misinformation Proposal #114

The Proposal: A documentary research project will uncover startling facts about both candidates and their family backgrounds, forcing hard-core partisans to realize that both men are really alien.

Correctives

Will You Be Better Off Four Years From Now?

Whether you’re a laid-off construction worker wondering if you’ll ever be able to buy a home for your family or a socialite contemplating whether to deduct that new Hermes handbag, you’ll find clear electoral guidance.

A Life Examined