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"Casual-Observer Sunday Magazine: First Edition" in majestic black and red type.

Magazine

A New Man for the Princess

Once upon a time there was a Princess who was always wanting something new and strange.

30 Apr 2023
"Casual-Observer Sunday Magazine: First Edition" in gloriously set type.

ChatCheapyT: Submitted Sentences

You responded, in excellent form.

29 Apr 2023
"C-O Sunday Soapbox, Earth Day Edition," over a atmospheric horizon.

Editorial

A Young Tycoon Dreams of Outer Space

It never occurred to me, when I was nine, dreaming of the cosmos, that living on Earth was a privilege.

23 Apr 2023
"Casual-Observer Sport Report" banner, and a flying publisher with a mallet.

Sports

Sports Talk Safewords and Pickleball Primer

In which we rescue you from sportsy small talk, and I talk pickleball with an up-and-coming sportswriter.

16 Apr 2023
Image of text: "Ask a Genie" above an illustrated lamp.

Advice

Spuds and Curses - Ask a Genie

Let's welcome our genie-in-residence, with timely answers to two more desperate pleas.

09 Apr 2023
Image of text: "Casual-Observer Sunday Magazine - Concept Art"

Magazine

A Cunning Plan

A bright idea for the upcoming launch of the Casual-Observer Sunday Magazine.

lock-1 02 Apr 2023
An assortment of food ingredients, including Cheez Whis and Canned Corned Beef.

Food

Arnie and Vera's Minnesota Feast

Arnie and Vera cook three dishes from the "'Best of the Best from Minnesota' Cookbook".

26 Mar 2023
A stylized oval emblazoned with the words: "The New Tycoon's Almanac."

The 2023 New Tycoon's Almanac

Yesterday the rooftops were frosty, a fact I pointed out to the heedless tulips and daffodils. I offered the same word of caution to the northern flickers, who rang at the stovepipe this morning to let us know they were back for the season. Naturally, they were better informed than

19 Mar 2023
Two chess knights squaring off, over the word "Roundtable."

Editorial

Daylight: Is It Worth Saving?

Take a moment to set your clocks forward, then join us for a lively discussion on the future of Daylight Savings Time.

12 Mar 2023
Tom George in the way of certain kings and certain Clooneys. Definitely not photoshopped.

Lucky Issue #13

Checking in, after thirteen issues in the C-O's Tom George era.

05 Mar 2023
A woman who loves her music, an antique phone, a boy with tech on his face, and a killer car.

Technology

Tech Rundown with Tom

Five highlights from this week's science news.

26 Feb 2023
"Ask a Genie" in sophisticated text, with a cute and slightly worrysome lamp.

Advice

Ask A Genie: The Big Questions

Like splinters, unasked questions do redden and fester. Let us fetch our tweezers and dislodge a few.

19 Feb 2023
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