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June 5, 2025

Deploying The “Fleetwood Mac Template”:
Reconsidered Band Names That Would Have Altered Music History

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What if The Rolling Stones had been called “Watts Wy” or Van Halen became “VanHalen Anth”? From the ever-inventive mind of Contributing Author and Master of Uchronia Stobgopper comes this hilarious journey through an alternative music timeline, filled with jazz-rock mediocrity, power punk transformations, and unfortunately timed on stage gunfights…

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May 29, 2025

When Fame Takes a Backseat:
Four Quiet Acts of Kindness

by mt58

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These stories show how famous folks like Fred Rogers and Bob Denver quietly did the right thing without any fanfare. It’s a good reminder that kindness and humility often happen behind the scenes. Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.

History·Thinking Out Loud

May 21, 2025

From Obscurity To The Dictionary: Four People Whose Name Is An Inspired Definition

by mt58

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We often toss around names like “Einstein” for genius, but what about the linguistic footnotes? The Skutniks and Beddias, whose names have quietly snuck into our everyday speech? Through a single extraordinary moment or observation, learn who became an accidental eponym architect…

Politics And Opinion·Thinking Out Loud

May 8, 2025

Sportswashing and Soul-Searching: A Newcastle Fan’s Moral Dilemma in Football’s New Era

by JJ Live At Leeds

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This deeply personal piece from Contributing AuthorJJ Live At Leeds explores the uneasy intersection of football, politics, and moral compromise

Politics And Opinion·Thinking Out Loud

May 6, 2025

The Public, The Private And The Personal: Learning From A Father’s Educational Wisdom

by Chuck Small

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Drawing from a father’s practical wisdom, it’s Contributing Author Chuck Small with a critical examination of two current Supreme Court cases affecting religious freedom in education

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April 29, 2025

I’ll Drink To That: Life Stories From My Cups, Glasses, And Coffee Mugs

by Chuck Small

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What do a Batman villain, a porcine manager, and a certain website have in common? Join Contributing Author Chuck Small for the answers, where each sip will leave you smiling — and maybe reaching for your own favorite cup…

Music·Thinking Out Loud

March 25, 2025

This Week in (Alternative) Beatles History – 1972:

by stobgopper

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The Beatles’ legendary “Spanish Indecision Tour?” Ringo balances blockbuster roles with his drumming duties? And whispers of a new Beatles album? It’s all in this Fab Four alternate history report from ersatz archivist and Contributing Author
Stobgopper

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March 25, 2025

The Quiet And Amazing Power of A ‘Thank You’

by Chuck Small

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Amidst career uncertainties, a heartfelt letter serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of mentorship and kindness. Here’s Contributing Author Chuck Small.

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March 20, 2025

Breaking Out of My Shell: Thoughts on Some Nuts (And One Nut-Adjacent Seed)

by stobgopper

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Few things in life are as satisfying as cracking open a fresh nut – or as maddening as finding one that refuses to open. With a selenium-rich scoop on the drupes, it’s (Contributing Author) Stobgopper

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February 28, 2025

The Best Genres of Music For Training Your Cat

by Aspen White

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We’re feline good today! Sorry, just kitten around. And before I commit another verbal cat-astrophe, let’s welcome Guest Author and Cat Training Expert Aspen White, who has some musical suggestions to help Mr. Whiskers find his groove

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Thinking Out Loud

Deploying The “Fleetwood Mac Template”:
Reconsidered Band Names That Would Have Altered Music History

When Fame Takes a Backseat:
Four Quiet Acts of Kindness

From Obscurity To The Dictionary: Four People Whose Name Is An Inspired Definition

Sportswashing and Soul-Searching: A Newcastle Fan’s Moral Dilemma in Football’s New Era

The Public, The Private And The Personal: Learning From A Father’s Educational Wisdom

I’ll Drink To That: Life Stories From My Cups, Glasses, And Coffee Mugs

This Week in (Alternative) Beatles History – 1972:

The Quiet And Amazing Power of A ‘Thank You’

Breaking Out of My Shell: Thoughts on Some Nuts (And One Nut-Adjacent Seed)

The Best Genres of Music For Training Your Cat

About This Time 30 Years Ago…
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1995!

Hot Stuff, and So Much More:
The Depth of Donna Summer’s Diverse Musical Journey

22 Amazing Singers – But Can They Act?

Deploying The “Fleetwood Mac Template”:
Reconsidered Band Names That Would Have Altered Music History

The 1920s Reaches Peak-Novelty: It’s The “Yes! We Have No Bananas” Story!

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