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O Skinny Tree: A Modern Christmas Tale
(In the Style of Dr. Seuss)
In a town full of stockings and mistletoe cheer,
Where the holidays sparkled and jingled each year,
There rose a new trend that was skinny and lean,
A tree so peculiar, it caused quite a scene.
Jillian’s Skinny Tree
Jillian Barnes, in her snug Boston flat ( Read more... ) -
The Skylord and the Wealthy Wingmasters
A Zephyros Fable by Shawn Anderson
Once upon a time, in the shimmering skies of Zephyros, there lived a Skylord named Xarx, known for his blustering winds and golden feathers. Xarx was loud, brash, and loved to ruffle the clouds with his proclamations of power. But behind his gilded plumage, his nest was often empty, for Xarx had an insatiable ( Read more... ) -
Garfield Dielman: A Script for the Ages
What if Garfield wasn’t just a comic strip, but a vehicle for exploring the existential weight of domestic life? What if we took
Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles and replaced potatoes with lasagna, peeling with napping, and human quiet
desperation with feline disdain? That’s the question I’ve answered with Garfield ( Read more... ) -
The Long, Slow, Absurdly Ridiculous Race Against Apathy
Ah, apathy. The ultimate boss fight of modern society. It doesn’t roar or charge at you. Nope-it just lounges on the couch in its sweatpants, scrolling TikTok, shrugging at the world burning around it. Fighting apathy isn’t a heroic duel; it’s more like trying to motivate a sleepy cat to care about your day. Spoiler: it won’t. But you try anyway ( Read more... ) -
Slow Horses season 4
Y'all heard of Slow Horses? It’s the critically acclaimed spy drama hidden on Apple TV+, the streaming service you probably forgot you subscribed to between Ted Lasso hype and 'I swear I’ll cancel this ( Read more... ) -
Ishtar (1987)
"Ishtar," directed by Elaine May and starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman, is a film that has undergone significant reevaluation since its release in 1987. Initially deemed a notorious box office flop, this adventure-comedy has garnered a cult following for its unique blend of humor and political satire ( Read more... ) -
Echoes of Truth by Shawn Anderson
In the not-too-distant future, when the wind off Lake Michigan could either cool your skin or freeze your bank account depending on which side of Chicago you stood, Jamie found his calling. Once a satirical scribe for the stars of late-night TV, he'd been chewed up and spat out by the very audience that once devoured his sharp-tongued truths like ( Read more... ) -
The Last Supper at Babylon Tower by Shawn Anderson
In the not-too-distant future, Chicago had turned into a playground for architectural gladiators. The city, reinventing its skyline as if the buildings were trying on new hats in a boutique mirror, boasted skyscrapers that pierced the clouds like giant silver needles threaded with neon. Here, in this canvas of concrete and light, where every street ( Read more... )
