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Philosophy

It Was All Over With The Toast

The epic failure of modern culture to combat the scourge of archaic magical thinking The year was 1994, and somewhere in the deep corners of Florida, Diane Duyser was making herself a grilled cheese sandwich. She took one bite and immediately noticed the Virgin Mary looking back at her. She…

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  • January 15, 2026January 27, 2026
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Memoir

The Little Spy, A Short Pencil, And Pigs Wearing Pants

A short history of my strange and motley bouts with education I entered the venerable halls of Clegern Elementary loaded for bear. Armed with the preternatural ability to read, a natural-born gift of discernment, and an inordinate amount of self-confidence for a six-year-old, I was prepared to take on all…

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  • January 14, 2026January 27, 2026
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Philosophy

The Myth Of Fingerprints

In which I explore the wisdom and efficacy of investing emotionally in the long-term outcome of America.

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  • January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
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Diary

Sunday Funday

In which I contemplate the idea of publishing my diary entries, forced family fun, and the NFL.

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  • January 11, 2026January 11, 2026
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Travel

A Pub At The End Of The World

Throughout my many travels, I’ve always found a pub when I needed it the most.

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  • January 10, 2026January 10, 2026
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Essay

Welcome To Our Funny Little Circus

Before we begin, if you signed up for email alerts and didn’t receive and respond to the confirmation email, it’s more than likely in your junk folder, just as any future emails will be without your immediate intervention. Go fix that now, so you don’t miss anything. We want you…

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  • January 10, 2026January 27, 2026
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Philosophy

Reclaiming My Identity In The Online World

Enshittification (n): 1. The degradation in the quality and experience of online platforms over time, due to an increase in advertisements, costs, or features. 2. Any state of deterioration, especially in politics or society. The rewilding of our digital presence and a return to a simpler approach to an interconnected community…

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  • January 9, 2026January 29, 2026
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Memoir

The Tao Of Boob

A tale of my friend Bob and his spiritual influence on my life.

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  • January 9, 2026January 12, 2026
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Religion

What So Many Christians Get Wrong About Christianity

A hopeful agnostic attempts to rediscover meaning in the teachings of the ancient religion of his people.

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  • January 7, 2026January 20, 2026
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Philosophy

Embracing The Grumpy Old Man Within

As a man of a certain age, I have chosen to lean into my peak years as a GOM, taking advantage of my position while I can.

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  • January 6, 2026January 11, 2026
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David Todd McCarty – lives in Cape May, New Jersey, USA, where he writes about culture, science, design, writing, history, philosophy, religion, and travel. He hate bullies, no matter what side they’re on. He’s kind, until you push him. Three kids. Seven grands. Clearly, running out of fucks.

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