Change: Ready or Not, Here it Comes.

Apologies for skipping last week—chalk it up to Thanksgiving and being more motivated to rest than write a few thousand words for you fine folks.

Dec 4 • 

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November 2025

How Do You Write About the Absolute Best Person?

Nobody else even comes close.

Nov 21 • 

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Beef Tallow Is Not Your Friend...

And yes, seed oils might *not* be the worst thing ever?

Nov 13 • 

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I've Been Lonely: How About You?

This week, I spent some time pondering an opportunity, and ultimately decided (with the extremely wise counsel of my wife) that it would be a terrible…

Nov 8 • 

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October 2025

When Should You Help? Right Now.

You-yes, you-need to do something to make a difference. Here are some ideas.

Oct 31 • 

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(At Least) One of My Friends Hates Me

My exciting journey through the world of online slander!

Oct 24 • 

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Enough About Your Property Taxes

On red herrings, made up crises, and what you should actually care about.

Oct 17 • 

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Stories to Make You Think

I'll bet you need a diversion from the world: so here are ten!

Oct 4 • 

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September 2025

Does Anyone Else Feel Bad?

(Spoiler alert: It's not just you.)

Sep 26 • 

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I Don't Know What to Say

But I'm saying it anyway.

Sep 18 • 

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Seeking Peace, One Piece at a Time

On Stopping, Occasionally.

Sep 10 • 

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Which Candidate Should Social Workers Vote For?

Can I be an ethical social worker and not care about who wins the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election?

Sep 3 • 

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