Warning folks in the past about how spooky (and deadly) COVID-19 is making life for people all around the world would be the best use of a time machine right… Read the rest of the article: Video: Italians talk to their former selves about the coronavirus

Cats belong on the right side of the room, thank you very much. I don't know about you, but with all the shit flying around in the news, this week,… Read the rest of the article: Herding cats isn't all that hard, after all

It's been suggested by experts for some time now that the COVID-19 situation is far more dire in Iran than the nation's government has been willing to admit. According to… Read the rest of the article: Mass graves are being dug for Iranian coronavirus victims

Talking smack about bits of your anatomy that you've got no control over. Delighting generations with his clever arrangements and often hilarious, heartfelt lyrics. Showing modern musicians what a showman… Read the rest of the article: Fats Waller told me your feet's too big

The world's busy shitting its pants over an impending pandemic, oil production slap-fights and the arse dropping out of the stock market right into the lap of a recession that's… Read the rest of the article: Russia's airborne dicketry comes close to America's shores

There is absolutely nothing in this trailer that doesn't instill me with an intense sense of glee.

Look, I know that it's frigging hard to find hand sanitizer and toilet paper right now, but maybe ease back on the stick before you do anything extreme in the… Read the rest of the article: Bleach and cocaine do not a coronavirus cure make

Just because you can do a thing, doesn't mean you should. This rule especially holds true where the removal of radiation safeguards are involved.

In my experience, the beds in Morocco are generally hard. Bounce a coin on one and you’ll lose a fucking eye. They are also cool and pleasant to sleep on.… Read the rest of the article: My life on the road: Marrakesh

The 2020 election. Coronavirus. The long, slow death rattle of human decency. Screw it all, Tom & Jerry's on the tube.

This past September, I discovered that I had a heart condition that could have dropped me dead at any time. An 80% blockage of some fairly important plumbing and, as… Read the rest of the article: My life on the road: Morocco

Aindrias de Static and his band The Latchikós are a much-loved staple at music festivals around the world. Also, they're a little sweary. In this quick clip posted to YouTube,… Read the rest of the article: Irish storyteller cleans up his act after kid reads him the riot act

Since the latest coronavirus broke cover and started scaring the bejaysus out of everyone, you may have noticed that the supplies that folks think they’ll need in the event of… Read the rest of the article: Making your own hand sanitizer is a cinch

I'd call this madness if it weren't for the fact that the event was used to raise awareness about world hunger.

I just discovered Pavel Chilin's YouTube channel. There's only five videos there so far but, my friends, they are glorious. As near as I can tell, Pavel's love of trains… Read the rest of the article: Arts & Crafts: Build your own personal steam engine.

The holidays can be a boozy time of year for many people. Even though I'm on four different medications with labels stating that I shouldn't drink alcohol while taking them,… Read the rest of the article: These festive cocktails will kick your holiday celebrations up a notch

Willie Nelson's Martin N-20 guitar, affectionately known as Trigger, has seen some shit. Happily, the majority of the shit it's seen has been in the name of making countless music… Read the rest of the article: This luthier keeps Willie Nelson's legendary guitar playable

Kíla's music has been a huge part of my life for decades. In January of 2015, I was preparing to travel to Costa Rica, and Nicaragua to take some time… Read the rest of the article: Travel Tunes: Kíla: Suas Síos

Consider your every waking moment to be haunted, from this point on.

I've heard it said that criminals get caught becasue the majority of them are far from being masterminds. Welp: From USA Today: Indiana state troopers almost called a tow truck for Joshua… Read the rest of the article: Fake license plates drawn with crayons might not be the best way to avoid a cop encounter