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The title "Ask a Genie," with a cute little lamp.

Advice

Robbery, Swordplay, and Trousers: Ask a Genie

Our genie-in-residence answers a mix of urgent questions.

24 Mar 2024
A crow atop a weather vane, announcing the Weekly Forecast.

Forecast

Weekly Forecast: March 18-24

Lost arts, new beginnings, and the Ghosts' Jubilee.

18 Mar 2024
An oval design, with fleur d'lis, displaying the title "The Shrewd Ostrich Almanac."

Forecast

The Shrewd Ostrich Almanac '24

Our weatherman delivers his forecast for the spring, summer, and fall.

17 Mar 2024
Beans in bowls and beans in bins, olive oil and cookie tins.

Food

Magic Beans

Vera and Arnie join me in the Ostrich Kitchenette

10 Mar 2024
A scientist in a clean room suit leans on a bench top to adjust a spacecraft radiator.

Technology

She Blinded Me—With Science!

Augmented reality, plus a surge at Wendy's, a leaning lander, and the latest whale news!

03 Mar 2024
A pretty green typewriter displaying the word "Conspiracy"

Editorial

In Which I Propose a Conspiracy

A hopeful thought, if an unlikely one

25 Feb 2024
"Ask a Genie" logo art, with a devious little lamp.

Advice

Pet Peeves: Ask a Genie

Five things to avoid when you meet a genie.

18 Feb 2024
A tycoon at his desk, looking downcast and defeated.

Health

About My Fear of Motion

In (reluctant) conversation with Dr. Jane Nodderman.

11 Feb 2024
Hexes, Murders, and Other Disappointments

Newsletter

Hexes, Murders, and Other Disappointments

Trade book and game suggestions with us?

04 Feb 2024

Newsletter

Hi, It's Me, Evelyn!

Finally I get to show you my work!

28 Jan 2024
A True Delight From Our New, Unwilling Food Writer

Newsletter

A True Delight From Our New, Unwilling Food Writer

The Ostrich dusts off its kitchenette

21 Jan 2024
Wishes That Make Me Angry: Ask a Genie

Newsletter

Wishes That Make Me Angry: Ask a Genie

The genie writes about regrets, and wishes that peeve him.

14 Jan 2024
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