I let my children eat trash out of dumpsters. I determined it was a good idea after personally observing raccoons while on a park trip.

Thank you! I was literally just thinking that.

I also can’t let go of how they say every decision is backed “by data.” But then what is their data source for using corporal punishment? “I saw lions and tigers use it.”

So they think “anecdotes” are the same as “data”? AND that wild predator behaviors are suitable role models for human behaviors? Oh. Oh dear. Oh no.

That reminds me of when my 5 year old nephew started telling me a story by going, “Back when I was a little boy…”

Industry Americus

That’s the grossest name I’ve ever heard. Look, I’m not even getting into the “Americus” part. Sure, that is… well, it’s not a name I would’ve picked. But more importantly, it follows the word Industry, and whether alone or paired to American industries specifically, the images conjured up from that word are far from pleasant.

I picture smoke stacks belching into smoggy, yellow skies. I see poisoned streams flowing through dying ecosystems. I see tired workers being overworked and exploited.

What a great name for a cute little baby to be burdened with.

Maybe bronzer is the baptismal water that high-level cult members must be submerged in, before they can be confirmed?