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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
"Classified Ads" over a sexy sixties roadster.

Classifieds

Best of the Classifieds with Arnie and Vera

Six gems from our Classified section, with exclusive commentary by Arnie Tackleman and Vera Maraschino.

12 Feb 2023
"Sunday Soapbox" beside an uncomfortably candid image of used bath soap.

Editorial

At Least It's Cool Stuff We'll Die From

The guys in the Big Writers' Room Upstairs have crafted a script where anything can happen, no matter how nerdcore-future-fantasy and we'll go, "Yeah, I saw that coming."

05 Feb 2023
A simple salad, with brass silverware and the text "Sunday Food Moment."

Food

Chicken Soup Two Ways

One recipe for making soup when you aren't sick, and another for when you are.

29 Jan 2023
The text "Health Beat" over a stethoscope and some very medical note paper.

Health

Old Wounds and Adversaries

Scurvy's effect on old wounds, and confrontation of new injuries inadvertently dealt.

22 Jan 2023
Text that says 'Ask a Genie' over an admittedly janky clip art lamp.

Advice

Introducing 'Ask a Genie'

Advice from the Sunday Casual-Observer's very own staff genie.

15 Jan 2023
An arrangement of fine cheeses, pickles, oil, wine, unknown powders and gold coins.

Crime and Punishment

A busy week, a disappointment for the publisher, and a break-in at C-O Central.

08 Jan 2023
"Best unread email of 2022" overlayed over an obnoxious corporate newsletter.

Awards

The Best Unread Email of 2022

I give an award to the best email I received, but did not read, each month in 2022

01 Jan 2023
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