

S Is for Sheeple: An Incomplete Glossary of Conspiracy Theory Slang
Listen up, sheeple. While the pandemic has entered our lives, it has also entered the zeitgeist. So, consider this a crash course in conspiracy theorist-ese.
In 1993, This “Terrorist” Organization Took Down Barbie
The Barbie Liberation Organization was motivated by a singular pursuit: freeing Barbie, G.I. Joe, and their owners from manufactured gender stereotyping.
An Incomplete List of Niche Words Lost to History
For whatever reason, words like “hangry” catch on, while perfectly serviceable words like “aggress” are lost forever to history.
Boy With Shovel: Money for Dope, Money for Rope
Chad M. Christensen’s next Boy With Shovel column, “Money for Dope, Money for Rope,” about life during COVID with kids, and daydreaming.
Boy With Shovel: Percocet, Kidney Stones, and the Old Apache Trail
Chad M. Christensen’s next Boy With Shovel column, about being in New Mexico with kidney stones and Percocet, exploring the local history and its trails.
Boy With Shovel: The Philistine
Introducing a new column, Boy With Shovel, by Chad M. Christensen. In this first installment, “The Philistine,” Chad considers an odd artwork that found its way to him.
Shakespeare Invented So Many Words, You Can Murder Him With Them
To many, William Shakespeare is an antiquated hack. I certainly thought so, until I discovered how many common words he authored.
These Good News Stories Prove That 2019 Wasn’t All Bad
The consensus is that 2019 sucked. However, positives did occur, so best not to look back in anger, people.
I Watched Every Hallmark Christmas Movie, Here’s What I Learned
Call it research, or perhaps sadism, but I’ve watched every Hallmark Christmas in existence. I have emerged, clued in, but numb. So very numb.