Monthly Archives: September 2017

RIP Hef (April 9 1926 – Sept. 27, 2017)

Posted on September 28, 2017 by editor, facilitator, decider

Opinions may vary and we might disagree as to the scope of his contributions, but it’s hard to argue that Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire (he launched the magazine in 1953 with a borrowed $1000 investment) wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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The dotard and the rocket man

Posted on September 23, 2017 by editor, facilitator, decider

The office of Dear Leader of the DPRK is traditionally endowed with a lot of not-especially useful superpowers (all three of them were apparently adept at finishing up golf outings with 18 hole-in-ones)…but not even the most loyal and/or terrified … Continue reading →

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Public service announcement.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by editor, facilitator, decider

Hey. I’m a little worried about you. I think you need to take a breath. I know you hear that a lot. Someone’s always telling you that, or versions of that. Chill down, chillax, get your bloomers out of their … Continue reading →

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Labor’s next heavy lift

Posted on September 4, 2017 by editor, facilitator, decider

It’s probably the right thing, the duly deferential thing, to observe Labor Day (America’s tempered version of May Day) by reflecting on the successes and legacies of the U.S. labor movement. The forty-hour workweek, job-safety regulations, even this very holiday … Continue reading →

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