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Hey Chicago and Toronto: Cut the Sh*t
Listen, Chicago and Toronto. We get it. You think you’re really important. You have a lot of rich Indian people
ComposeMD’s 2026 Outlook
As you might have guessed, in 2025, ComposeMD shattered all prior annual revenue figures. Yes, those prior figures all rounded
Screw History and Culture
It wasn’t my idea to screw history and culture—Royal Caribbean said it was okay. And don’t blame them either—they were
Rust Belt Man Goes to the Bahamas
Rust Belt Man is tired. And he’s nervous. He’s tired, of course, of being called stupid. And nervous because he’s
10 Things I Learned in 2025
It’s been a year of enlightenment and ignorance. Oh, and progress and regression. Anyway, here are 10 things I learned
Happy Birthday, Jesus
There’s no birth certificate, but the Roman Empire decided in the fourth century that on December 25, I should say
The Shrikhande Family Holiday Card
As an environmentalist, one who occasionally throws cans in the trash to avoid emptying the recycle bin, I’ve opted to
Yes, I AM Privileged
Be honest—when you look at me, you see the privileged. You might even call it brown privilege. It started with
Happy 50th Birthday, Wife
It’s strange, this 50th birthday thing. Because I still remember that time when I was 17, the first time I
How AI Helped Me Finally Lose Weight
It’s December 2025, and there’s no running from AI. In my case, there’s no running—period. And that’s the point. Embracing