Author Archives: 34orion

Welcome to the golden age of misinformation—where every yoga influencer with a ring light and a detox code is suddenly an epidemiologist. Forget peer-reviewed journals—who needs those when you’ve got TikTok tutorials telling you to chug vinegar and sunbathe your … Continue reading →

I blame it entirely on my parents. They grew up in an era when science was less a discipline and more a fireworks show of human progress. We’re talking about: – Quantum Mechanics– Relativity– Nuclear Fission– The Atomic Bomb– DNA’s … Continue reading →

The official motto of my alma mater, Summit Junior High School (now Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School), is “Knowledge is Power.” Summit High School’s motto is “Creating the Future and Honoring the Past.” It emphasizes personal growth and preparing … Continue reading →

The Admiral’s Club lounge at Rio’s Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is, oddly enough, one of my favorite places to kill time. Tucked in the middle of a long, wide, unnervingly white and deserted hallway—straight out of a horror or … Continue reading →

This past week was a goldmine for those of us convinced that Delta Tango (DT) is not just unfit for office, but a genuine threat—to the country, global stability, and even our retirement plans. For those keeping score at home, … Continue reading →

At around 11 p.m. on November 4, 1980, I found myself drunk and stoned, sprawled across the hood of a red Ford Mustang in the parking lot of a two-star motel in Key West, Florida. No, I wasn’t trying to … Continue reading →

When I was 15, I landed a job at Baskin-Robbins on Beechwood Road in Summit, New Jersey. Honestly, I don’t remember how I got it. Maybe I walked in off the street. Maybe I found it on the high school … Continue reading →