Archive for February 2023

Machine Yearning

Feb 24th, 2023 | By

Can a robot suffer from a broken heart? Sure, why not.



“Your Driving Hurts My Feelings: A Road Rage Incident in Portland, OR,” by Dusty York

Feb 22nd, 2023 | By

I currently live in New York City, but as a young lad I grew up in the beautiful and verdant working class area of Southeast Portland. The side streets are lined with uniquely painted craftsman houses and feature lush yards full of vegetation. People raised families there in this relatively safe neighborhood, and the streets were often filled with children and pets running around. They still are.



“Shopping List for Next-to-Best-Friend’s Weekend Visit,” by Amy Marques

Feb 15th, 2023 | By

Note to shopper: No substitutions, no variations, no off-brand, no surprises.



Confessions of a Valentine’s Day Crooner

Feb 10th, 2023 | By

It’s time to dim the lights and allow Winslow to serenade you (or the nice spider lady) with a romantic ballad from 1997. That’s right. Let the Valentine’s Day energy fill you to the brim with its power.



“Dopest Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever,” by C.L. Barish

Feb 8th, 2023 | By

Based on the early internet buzz and euphoric media coverage, this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show promised to be the most watched live entertainment event ever.

And when the first half of the football game finally ticked down to zero, thousands of fans in the seats were invited onto the field to have a front row seat to pop culture history.