Meanwhile, in Texas: No Turtle Soup for You
Two beloved snapping turtles were taken from a creek outside a Houston bar by one of its customers, who was planning to turn the animals into soup before outraged commenters on a social media post by ...
The Texanist: Is the Dice Game Farkle From Texas?
Q: I recently participated in a “hot dice” tournament, which is basically a five-die version of farkle. I even wanted to yell “Farkle!” a few times but restrained myself. All of this makes me...
How a Poet Praised for Her Optimism Handles Despair
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, a Palestinian American, and a devoted optimist living through what she calls mysterious times. Though the recent reelection of former President Donald Trump and the grin...
Area Man’s Website Purchased by Satirical Newspaper
This has been a hell of a week in MAGA land. The movement’s leader is, once more, president-elect of the United States. Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has been announced as Donald Trump’s p...