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Ed signs off: A decade of laughs comes to a close

Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over and over. Creation starts to go flat like a day-old unfinished brew. That’s where I am. And that’s where my column is.


Anger. Where does it come from? Can taking more zinc help?

Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania University and Head Sue Chief at Lina’s Pastry Salon claims to have discovered important insights at his herbal tea parties.

‘... But seriously, have we considered peace talks’

Let’s face it. Humans are the only species without Earthly predators and without consistent natural sensibilities. Except for war. That seems to signify that we have no purpose, as all animals are either predator or prey or both. War may be our only predator. Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, probably while hiding under his bed: “War is the father of all things.” So talks of peace become unnatural in some weird, ungodly way.

Getting to know ‘The Beautiful Game’

According the latest count, there are over 200 professional soccer leagues worldwide. And that’s just the men’s game. When you add all the women’s leagues, which continue to grow, you’re talking “the sun never sets on someone getting a kick in the head.” 

Shoes now cleared for take-off

Nothing better than being on a trip, tossing your possessions aside, kicking off your shoes, slowing the day’s rush and getting a professional rub-down. No, not the hotel.  I’m talking about going through airline security.

Is the age of comic book idols finally over?

The run on superheroes these days seems to have run out. This means the substitute idols of extraordinary powers and bold and courageous actions wearing Halloween costumes may no longer satisfy as stand-ins for the real thing. If Iron Man came to your door, you’d hand him a Snickers and wave him on.