The Future Comes in Gray
The AI boom needs millions of dollars in paint. I tried to understand semiconductors when I should have bought a roller.
October 27, 2026
Bad Picks. Better Stories.
The Daily Riff.
Humor, Reviews, Sports Picks, and whatever else invades my mind.
Everybody’s Playing. Nobody Agrees on the Rules.
Five sports leagues, one Monday, international politics, and four questionable picks. That’s not a gambling problem. That’s diversification.
October 26, 2026
The Deliberately Obtuse Truthiness of You Can See Everything
A spoiler-free review of You Can See Everything detours into truth, unreliable memories, and the alleged sexual history of my high-school Volkswagen.
October 25, 2026
Congratulations. You’ve Won Mandatory Training.
MSG employees clicked an email offering championship rings and earned mandatory cybersecurity training. James Dolan has an unusual approach to appreciation.
October 24, 2026
I Outlived the Volcano
I took pictures of what used to be the Mirage and realized I had outlived a volcano. It had no cholesterol, a maintenance crew and a Grateful Dead member supplying its soundtrack. I hadn’t realized we were competing.
October 23, 2026
I Can’t Afford to Bomb Tonight
A proposed community offers housing credits for stand-up comedy. Finally, an audience that can actually make me homeless.
October 22, 2026
After an Exhaustive Search, I Found Me
Jay-Z reportedly picked himself for the Super Bowl halftime show. As a self-employed photographer, I understand a thorough search that ends with hiring yourself.
October 21, 2026
We Have Dirt at Home
Japan is sending a spacecraft to bring dirt home from a moon of Mars. I have three dogs and two robot vacuums. We should compare notes.
October 20, 2026
My Bees Have Moved On
Your bees can move into your neighbor’s hive, and Ontario has already decided whose side it’s on. Gary’s getting honey. You’re keeping the outfit.
October 19, 2026