“To whom shall I give my binky?” — Jeffrey Denny “Baby Bachelor,” from the producers of “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” and “Golden Bachelor,” is a new smash-hit reality dating game series every parent is talking about. On this unscripted show, hosted by AI-generated Mister Rogers, one hopeless romantic infant is given a first chance at love in the…

Understanding “Resentment Enjoyment Disorder” — Jeffrey Denny I’m not a professional psychotherapist. Yet an utter lack of advanced degrees, training, and hard work hasn’t stopped the Amateur Therapy Industrial Complex from taking the internet by storm (but not like the German WWII Sturmabteilungen). So my ignorance won’t stop me from analyzing the most politically powerful…

Talent that literally works — Jeffrey Denny Today’s progressive youth are uniquely sensitive to slights against agency and identity. That’s great. They’re teaching us empathy and respect. But somehow, ageism is an -ism that’s not only permitted, it’s somehow righteous. Nobody’s getting canceled, shamed or backlashed for hurtful slurs like “geezer.” Or for bashing elders…

Is Trump lying getting … weak? — Jeffrey Denny Does 2024 GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump still have what it takes to lead our nation as Liar in Chief? Certainly our 45th president’s lying lips are still moving. Even in New York federal court when his loose lips are sinking his ships. …

Schmatta lives matter — Jeffrey Denny Feeling stressed, anxious, traumatized and terrified about what to wear today? Whatever your gender identity, here’s a tip from Vogue reporting from the 2023 Paris Fashion Week: “Khaite’s black Malek double-breasted blazer is a timeless take on this [“street style”] trend. Wear it with a pair of High…

Seven surprising priorities on God’s legislative agenda — Jeffrey Denny “I believe that Scripture, the Bible, is very clear: that God is the one who raises up those in authority.” So said Mike Johnson, America’s first evangelical Christian to take the glorious throne next to God as House Speaker. While humbly pulling up an extra throne for Jesus. …

“Optimize your essential communications” — Jeffrey Denny Writers love when money-enslaving nonwriter bosses constructively suggest they read “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less.” Then the nonwriters give the writers vague ideas to add. Because writers are telepathic. And while adding vague ideas, make the writing shorter. …

Victim of “Fossil Use Disorder” — Jeffrey Denny Don’t get me wrong: I care deeply about climate destruction and doom. But I’m addicted to fossil fuel. I’m Jeff, and I’m a petroholic. Feels good to finally admit that. Whew! What a load off. For me, fossil makes the sweet life possible. For instance: — My Bisphenol…

It’s craven nihilism. Not so much unlike Hamas. — Jeffrey Denny “Hamilton’s besetting fear was that American democracy would be spoiled by demagogues who would mouth populist shibboleths to conceal their despotism.” So wrote Ron Chernow in his “Alexander Hamilton” biography. Yet here we are, some 2.5 centuries after Hamilton, with despots posing as populists and spoiling our democracy…