Monthly Archives: January 2026

No, ICE Please. A Proposal for Beverage-Based Resistance

Posted on January 29, 2026 by 34orion

“No ICE please!” There’s a moment that happens dozens of times a day across America.A barista asks, “Would you like that iced?”A server says, “Ice with your water?” It’s such an ordinary exchange that it barely registers. Pure autopilot. But … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Nice

Posted on January 28, 2026 by 34orion

Paul, it’s called “Minnesota Nice.” A long time ago — when Donald Trump was still on his first wife and had only three bankruptcies under his belt — my best friend moved to Wayzata, Minnesota. At the time, he was … Continue reading →

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WAFFLES!

Posted on January 24, 2026 by 34orion

WAFFLES! That’s the proclamation I make to my wife, sister, and friends when the fluffy white stuff is falling from the sky. This isn’t due to a brain injury or a neurodiverse condition. I know it’s snowing. I could easily … Continue reading →

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“That’s Fine, Dude. I’m Not Mad at You.”

Posted on January 10, 2026 by 34orion

How this government responded to kindness with bullets — and what that says about us “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Those were the last words Renee Nicole Good ever spoke. They were not uttered in anger. They … Continue reading →

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