Health
Isolation Log: Day 1,246
In which my "Avoiding COVID" high score is reset to zero.
Magazine
The Best Poem I Will Ever Write
My habit when I'm away is to give you a puzzle, but (a) I know you don't all love the puzzles, and (b) this piece counts as a puzzle, if you want to check my work.
Advice
The Genies' Dictum
Strictly speaking, no one is ready for their wish.
Travel
The Prodigals Return
Arnie and Vera get called to account for their lack of content, and perhaps a couple of other indiscretions.
Editorial
What Exactly Is Going On Here?
A few words about what I've been up to, and a short FAQ as regards the Casual-Observer.
Puzzle
Solutions to Cannibals and Marvels
Answers to our two "cross the river" puzzles from last week's issue.
Puzzle
Cannibals and Marvels
I have two "cross the river" puzzles for you, which I've cleverly dressed up so you won't know I just scraped them off the internet.
Travel
Travel Diary, Part Three
We're all getting tired of reading someone else's vacation diary, but the C-O did spend quite a bit of money on the travel package. Obviously we'll keep milking that as long as we can.
DIY
The Once and Future Wall
Some previous owner of our home spent a great deal of time and money adding beams and removing walls, creating a nice, airy, open floor plan. Starting today, Mrs. Tycoon and I will spend our own time and money ruining that well-conceived improvement.
Travel
Travel Diary, Part Two
Five stars to hike number one! Molto bello, Monte San Giorgio!
Technology
Tech Rundown: Fun with Language Maps
Today's Tech Rundown is about the Large Language Models that underpin chatbots like GPT and Bard, and three interesting ways people are using these detailed maps of the English language.
Travel
Travel Diary, Part One
He's already read the airline magazine, and the SkyMall, and the safety card. Now I guess he'll commune with the seat in front of him for six more hours.