Archive - Quoth the Maven

Brian Wilson: A Symphony of Joy, Sorrow and Redemption

The news of Brian Wilson’s passing feels like a quiet ache in the chest, a sudden stillness where once there was melody.

Jun 14 •

The Hamptons of the Midwest

Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri): mega mansions, badass boats and zero "ducks" given

Jun 10 •

May 2025

Democrats need a better spirit animal

According to the New York Times, voters see the Republicans as "apex predators." Democrats ... a Sloth? Perhaps the Dems might want to project something…

May 29 •

The Great Public Funding Purge

Defunding NPR and PBS is playing out like a satirical opera in three acts

May 12 •

April 2025

The case for term and age limits

Is Capitol Hill the shining beacon of Democracy or a glorified retirement home (with better catering)?

Apr 18 •

The Art of the Insult

Voltaire, Shakespeare and the creative diss

Apr 10 •

March 2025

February 2025

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