Your Spring Horoscope
What do the lengthening days pf spring have in store for you? Read on… Continue reading Your Spring Horoscope
Author: jackcanfora
I'm an award winning and losing playwright and screenwriter; I'm a dad of two great kids, an aggressive spoiler of dogs, and hopelessly addicted to baseball and The Beatles. I have no recollection of ever having worn a mullet, yet photos in the 80's say otherwise.
There’s Nothing Wrong with Everything Being Wrong
One of the things I love most about this website, apart from the short commute, is that it is brimming with people looking for a more nourishing and kinder life for themselves and others. I applaud that. I’ve drawn inspiration from it. And I hope we all continue to. Only problem is that sometimes people, in the their pursuit of happiness and the happiness of … Continue reading There’s Nothing Wrong with Everything Being Wrong
Your Wise and Shine February Horoscope
Aries – You’ve always loathed slasher films like Friday the 13th because you feel they are, “utterly implausible.” That won’t be a critique you’ll ever level again by month’s end. Taurus – The stars don’t wish to squelch your creative spirit, but at the same time, they’re urging you to reconsider your choice to quit your job to focus on your newest brainchild. Because honestly, … Continue reading Your Wise and Shine February Horoscope
Sunday Evening, Long Island, February 2023
The laundry is folded (or doing a passable imitation of folded), the dogs are silent and sleeping, and the house is freshly vacuumed, and even though, an hour later, its efforts have already become hard to spot as a fresh battalion of fur easily reclaims its beachheads, the house is still neat and clean (or doing a passable imitation of neat and clean). Monday looms … Continue reading Sunday Evening, Long Island, February 2023
The Fine Print of Sausage Making
By Jack Canfora Last week, Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the House, but not before making some stunning concessions to the furthest Right Wing caucus of the Far Right GOP House. Many are known, but here are a few which seem to have escaped public scrutiny thus far: 1) He must man an omelette station in his office for the majority every Wednesday … Continue reading The Fine Print of Sausage Making
The Fine Print of Sausage Making
Last week, Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the House, but not before making some stunning concessions to the furthest Right Wing caucus of the Far Right GOP House. Many are known, but here are a few which seem to have escaped public scrutiny thus far: 1) He must man an omelette station in his office for the majority every Wednesday morning, but is … Continue reading The Fine Print of Sausage Making
The Fine Print of Sausage Making
By Jack Canfora Last week, Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the House, but not before making some stunning concessions to the furthest Right Wing caucus of the Far Right GOP House. Many are known, but here are a few which seem to have escaped public scrutiny thus far: 1) He must man an omelette station in his office for the majority every Wednesday … Continue reading The Fine Print of Sausage Making
Your Wise and Shine January Horoscope
With January upon us, what better way to start the year than by convincing ourselves the movements of indifferent heavenly objects hundreds of millions miles away, oblivious to our existence, are actually enacting a well-designed choreography designed to guide our every decision. ARIES ♈️ : Now is a good time to rekindle old friendships, restraining orders be damned. Taurus ♉️: Opportunity will knock this month, … Continue reading Your Wise and Shine January Horoscope
I Was Jerk to a Jerk Yesterday (and I Liked It)
He was an Olympic level jerkface (apologies for the salty language), a veritable Ebenezer Scrooge if Scrooge were really into landscaping, and by any basic measure, not a friendly man. Continue reading I Was Jerk to a Jerk Yesterday (and I Liked It)
Your Wise and Shine Horoscope
I’ll admit it: I’m generally very skeptical about Astrology. But these are so dead on they gave me chills. See for yourself: Aries – Zoran, Fifth Lord of the Legions of Vengeance, has decreed the time to exact retribution for your betrayal of the sacred blood oath is nigh, so today’s not a day to sweat the small stuff. Taurus – The stars are just … Continue reading Your Wise and Shine Horoscope
“We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be”
Who Am I? Depends Who You Ask Barring a few Zen Masters, all of us spend virtually every waking moment (and every non-waking moment) in our own heads. These accommodations may strike you as lightless prison cells, bright, soft palaces, or something in between, depending on your moods and/or medications. Hamlet claimed, “I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of … Continue reading “We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be”
Thoughts from the Ledge of Democracy
Politics…has started to metastasize into gleefully naked power grabs in which the basic assumptions that make democracies functional have been replaced by a mosh pit, a zero sum game in which the sole object is the accretion of power. Continue reading Thoughts from the Ledge of Democracy
Zugzwang
First of all, let’s just take a moment to enjoy the aesthetic decadence of that word. It’s zippy, it’s got zest. In some ways, as we will see, it captures a greater than zero percentage of the zeitgeist. It is every bit the equal of “zozzled,” a Jazz Age term for drunk. But “zugzwang” isn’t merely a synonym for inebriation. Many of you may know … Continue reading Zugzwang
Why Sports Help Me
Not me doing sports, obviously. That’s bizarre and more than a little disquieting to even picture. But for many people, sports, or more precisely, following a particular sport, team, or player, is something for which they feel a deep abiding passion. For me, it’s baseball. And even though I’m about to relate something specific to me, I think many people have had moments like this … Continue reading Why Sports Help Me
Listen to Something Being Read You May Have Already Read!
Some talented people have acted out the skit thingy I wrote for here and spruced it up with their talents for your listening pleasure. Hope you like it! And please be sure to – if you’d like – to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Or here’s the link: LEAKED TRUMP AUDIO | An NNR Exclusive – YouTube Continue reading Listen to Something Being Read You May Have Already Read!
Autumnal Thoughts About Fall As Autumn Nears
As the leaves start to turn, like so many stomachs at the sight of a MAGA hat, one becomes reflective. I’m the one, by the way. I’m not saying I’m Number One or anything, it isn’t an ego thing. I just thought it would sound classier. But reading back over it, it feels maybe a little narcissistic – which isn’t a deal breaker – and … Continue reading Autumnal Thoughts About Fall As Autumn Nears
Snappy Comebacks I’ve Written For You
Looking to verbally best an adversary? Look no further. Here’s all you need to be best at being a bester. Continue reading Snappy Comebacks I’ve Written For You
Breaking News: Document Seized at Mar-A-Lago Leaked
The NY Times reports the FBI seized a recording of former President Trump trying to pre-emptively pardon himself and his children during its search of his house in August. . Here, according to anonymous sources, the transcript: Trump: So listen. I want to pardon myself for stuff. White House Lawyer: what “stuff,” sir? Trump: Just answer the question. WHL: You didn’t ask a question, sir. … Continue reading Breaking News: Document Seized at Mar-A-Lago Leaked
A Mercifully Brief Post About Knowing Nothing
Like most people, I’ve led an unusual life. For me, part of its unorthodoxy is my insistence on trying to make a living as a writer. Let’s just say, it’s been an uphill climb. But occasionally I comfort myself with the knowledge that there are a million reasons why things either gain recognition or fail to. So, here are a few quick and hilarious examples. … Continue reading A Mercifully Brief Post About Knowing Nothing
Please Stop Assuring Me I’m Right
Prime time cable shows aren’t interested in prompting informed debate. They are indignation dispensaries Continue reading Please Stop Assuring Me I’m Right