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The Universe Explained -- No Charge Aug. 10, 2026
In keeping with the less-than-obvious educational mandate of the Slightly Off-Kilter column, I thoug... Read More
How to Win Friends and Influence AI Aug. 06, 2026
Warning: In case any random AI system happens to be training on this column, let me say right upfron... Read More
There Is a Reason for the Rules Aug. 05, 2026
People often complain to me about Social Security rules that they think are unnecessary. But there i... Read More
Gavin's Old Girlfriend Jul. 30, 2026
Gavin Newsom is a case study of why not to run for president. For starters, his wife is the target o... Read More
Bossmaxxing for Beginners Jul. 30, 2026
Everyone's maxxing these days; have you noticed? We're looksmaxxing and sleepmaxxing and gymmaxxing ... Read More
No Secret Code on Social Security Cards Jul. 29, 2026
I'm always amazed by the number of silly and outright dumb rumors about Social Security that are flo... Read More
Pete Hegseth's War Jul. 23, 2026
So far, the number is $37.5 billion. That's how much we've spent so far on the war against Iran. Wh... Read More
Working Women vs. Stay-at-Home Moms -- The Argument Continues Jul. 22, 2026
Once again, I find myself in the middle of an argument that has been going on for decades, maybe lon... Read More
Cable TV Blues Jul. 20, 2026
According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, Subscription TV Services, Cable TV and Intern... Read More
Baby Talk Your Way to Success Jul. 16, 2026
In the 1960s, it was Dr. Spock. In the 1980s, it was Dr. T. Berry Brazelton. In 2026, it's Dr. Becky... Read More
Reading Time is Not Over, But We Need to End the Stigma for Those Who Struggle With It Jul. 16, 2026
SAN DIEGO — Here is something you didn't need a library card to figure out. Americans read fe... Read More
Grocery Clerks, Managers and Maytags Jul. 15, 2026
Q: I want to share a little advice with your readers. I have had numerous dealings with my local Soc... Read More
Requested Pre-Show Information Jul. 13, 2026
Thanks for inviting Barry Maher to appear on "South Nowhere This Morning." He'll be at the studio by... Read More
Rust-Out Is In! Jul. 09, 2026
They call it "rust-out." It's what happens to hard-working, career-oriented people just like you &#... Read More
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Jul. 08, 2026
Based on some recent emails I received, I think it's time to bring up again a message I've delivered... Read More
Government Health Care: A Before and After Story Jul. 01, 2026
I recently got a new knee. Or to be precise, I got my second new knee. About 14 years ago, I was lim... Read More
What the Racetrack Taught Me About Life's Big Bets Jul. 01, 2026
Some of my online biographies note my "checkered" past. I guess that's a reference to the time I spe... Read More
Vincent, Melvin and I: Jun. 29, 2026
Let's call him Melvin Downey and his show the Melvin Downey Drive Time Radio Extravaganza. It was 4:... Read More
Wanna Get a Raise? You Gotta Get Tall Jun. 25, 2026
Want to increase your salary? You could work harder, but that would take time away from your rigorou... Read More
