Old Articles
The articles linked below were written long ago. In some cases I know longer recall when they were originally posted. I can say with certainty that they were all written before 2010. Some are serious, some are not.
External links within some of these articles will be broken. Shockingly, not everything on the Internet remains unchanged after 20 years.
Essays
- So Perfect
The most drop-dead gorgeous four-door car to ever roll down the highway? The 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima. (circa 2011) - Seeing Past Crazy
Even today I stand by the deeply-held belief expressed in this article: The 1999 movie Mystery Men is the greatest superhero movie ever made. (2010) - Starting from Zero
Written in April 2007, in response to an article by William Shawcross, this article examines parallels between Cambodia and Iraq. - Andy? Is That You?
Back in October 2006, we discovered the shocking truth about conservative pundit Michelle Malkin... - Jagged Rocks: Iraq 2006
From June 2006, an article on the dire state of affairs in the Iraq. - Residual Talking Points: Iraq 2005
November 2005: Still more on Iraq. - Saigon Lesson Plan (from Sobaka 17 - PDF)
Written in October 2005 and originally published in a now-defunct online magazine, this article asks what we learned from Indochina. - My Exasperated Unendorsement for President
May 2004: A short article on which person not to vote for. - Many Misgivings: Thoughts on the War with Iraq
A warning about the perils of war, written in March 2003.
Foolishness
- Evaluating Population-Based Heat Distribution: Just How Hot is Tina Fey?
A meticulously-researched list of really hot women. It's very science-y. (2011) - Strange News
Back in the era of printed news, I would occasionally collect strange snippets from daily newspapers and weekly magazines. A few are recorded here. (2010) - A Bumper Crop of Great Graffiti
Mildy amusing graffiti and bumper stickers, encountered over the years and across the miles. (2010)