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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
No Price Too High for Evading Back-to-School Shopping Aug. 08, 2026
In the pantheon of parental duties, shopping for school supplies stands alone. At the tripart crossr... 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
Who's Winning the Battle Against Your Face? Aug. 01, 2026
The other night, smack-dab in the middle of an insomniac phone jaunt, I found myself scrolling throu... Read More
'Murder 101' Isn't Much About a Murder at All Jul. 25, 2026
Like parents, teachers can shape not just a child's experience in the world but also the very essenc... Read More
Cable TV Blues Jul. 20, 2026
According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, Subscription TV Services, Cable TV and Intern... 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
If You Don't Love the World Cup, You Haven't Heard the Right Story Jul. 11, 2026
At this point, my family members are accustomed to my weird European sporting interests. Short of wa... Read More
Are You Chasing False Gods? Jul. 07, 2026
My sadly departed friend, Frank, was a unicorn. He lived 89 years in the town he grew up in, a villa... 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
In Days of Yore, Adrift on Waves of Chianti Jun. 27, 2026
It's summer, the season of vacations, therefore the season of air travel and the season of people ge... Read More
Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Jun. 26, 2026
If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no.... Read More
PR for Nazis and Sudden Sniffing Death Jun. 22, 2026
I'm not one of those people who always wanted to be a writer. As a child, I wanted to be a professio... Read More
General Time is Undefeated in Battle Jun. 20, 2026
I am on a mudslide toward death. Well, we all are, really, when you think about it, but sometimes it... Read More
Nutrition News Over the Years Jun. 19, 2026
I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More
I Just Might Be the Rightful King of Ireland Jun. 16, 2026
My father lived for 88 years. He was a man of sometimes limited patience who could spend years diggi... Read More
Vitamin C for Your Muscles Jun. 12, 2026
Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More
Foods and Depression Jun. 05, 2026
It may come as a surprise, but what we choose to eat can affect our mood. And as we head into the ho... Read More
Advanced Customer Disservice Jun. 01, 2026
I needed to call Ally Bank. How long do you think it took me to get a customer service person? Wrong... Read More
