The Fundamentals

For the week of January 1, 2024

Jan 08, 2024

Welcome to the weekly newsletter, where I share my musings on world events. I’ll also use this to identify those deserving of our collective side-eye. I’ll share thought-provoking online gems or things that make me laugh (because we need both). And sometimes, I may include personal nonsense. I hope this brightens your week and makes you think.

Nonsense

Here’s Idgie (Imogene Ruth) guarding the chicken nuggets like they belong to her.

What’s Goin’ On?

London used some spiral fireworks in their NYE show that are reminiscent of Van Gogh. I’ve seen a lot of fireworks, but never any like these.

NBC has added Snoop Dogg to their reporter lineup for the upcoming 2024 Summer Paris Olympics. His commentary should be entertaining, if nothing else.

Vox shares its 2023 best advice and some 2024 predictions.

Notable works entering the public domain in 2024 include…

A fifth wheel was used to help parallel park in 1933. What?! Why don’t we still use this brilliant technology?

See Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024.

Tetris has been beaten, and by a thirteen-year-old, no less.

Glynis Johns, Mary Poppins star, died at age 100. View my favorite Glynis roles here and here.

Britney Spears says she’ll never return to the music industry but confirmed that she continues to ghostwrite for other artists.

In early February, the Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots.

Golden Globes winners!