[Editor’s Note: This is late thru no fault of the illustrious Mr. Pinkham. We took Labor Day off like good Americans and forgot to hit “publish.” We regret the error.] Hello, and welcome back to Off The Menu, where we explore the craziest stories about food from my email inbox. This week, we’ve got one of…
The Halcyon Days When Scandals, Gaffes, and Flubs Ended Presidential Campaigns
“In a normal year, this could be a campaign-ending event,” people (mostly in the media) have said as Trump has re-Tweeted neo-Nazis, lied about his charitable donations, casually suggested pulling out of NATO, and most recently (as of this writing) asked a hostile foreign power to spy on us to benefit his campaign. (Editor’s note:…
Blame Old Sitcoms For The Fact That Bigots Don’t Think They Are Bigots
If you’ve been paying attention to the Presidential race, you’ve probably noticed a couple of things: Trump’s tiny kitten paws with the delicate macaroni nubs he calls fingers. But after that, you’ve probably noticed a couple more things: The GOP rhetoric — particularly but by no means exclusively Trump’s — has gotten incredibly racist. Conservatives…
Dear Bitter Butch: How Do I Thank Someone For an Offensive Gift?
Dear Bitter Butch, This all happened decades ago, and so has long been resolved. But I’m asking on behalf of my teenaged self, and those disabled teenagers and their parents living in the present. I have cerebral palsy, which is a “from infancy” condition. I was also mainstreamed in school, and the only disabled kid in…
How to Protect Your Family When Things Go Wrong
From time to time, things go wrong. You can put all the preventive measures in places that you like, but the course of time will always have the final say. So, what is just as important as trying to prevent bad things from happening is learning how to deal with them when they do. Here…
Five Things to Do When on Sabbatical
People often feel stuck in a rut. However, rather than quitting or taking a vacation, it might be more beneficial to simply take a sabbatical-distance yourself from your job and boost your passion for an industry. If you are thinking about taking a sabbatical from your career, you might be wondering about the best ways…
Five Principles Needed to Grow Your Business
Growing your own business involves starting from the bottom, to working yourself up to a recognizable and distinguished company. You’re responsible for focusing on growth, embracing technological innovation, listening to demand, increasing efficiency, and shaping your product and service, while also implementing effective branding and communication. With so much at stake, these five principles will…
Choosing the Best Family Friendly Vacations
Family time is important, but it can be hard for loved ones to spend enough time together, make a point of planning vacation together. Choosing a place that everyone will enjoy may be the hardest part, but it is not impossible. Consider factors such as timing, and the popularity of the destination. Find the best…
Off The Menu Grab Bag, Part 8
RIP OTM, long live OTM.
Off The Menu Grab Bag, Part 7
This Off the Menu Grab Bag has an actual murder, so there you go.
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