Greg Milner
@gregmilner.bsky.social
National Book Critics Circle Award-losing author of PERFECTING SOUND FOREVER and PINPOINT
It’s not a business. It’s a public service.
December 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
It’s not a business. It’s a public service.
If that’s true, it’s an extreme outlier. You’re describing a 75 percent increase. In general, grocery prices are up about 3 percent more expensive than a year ago.
December 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM
If that’s true, it’s an extreme outlier. You’re describing a 75 percent increase. In general, grocery prices are up about 3 percent more expensive than a year ago.
Inflation was moderate by historical standards in 2024, and much lower than the post-pandemic spike.
December 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Inflation was moderate by historical standards in 2024, and much lower than the post-pandemic spike.
We did that. It didn’t change opinion.
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM
We did that. It didn’t change opinion.
I’d say it’s “curious,” but I don’t know about funny.
December 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I’d say it’s “curious,” but I don’t know about funny.
Who are you talking to?
December 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Who are you talking to?
Pretty sure Portland is something like 16th.
December 14, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Pretty sure Portland is something like 16th.
Seeing a press screening of Reservoir Dogs, knowing absolutely nothing about the film or the director.
December 14, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Seeing a press screening of Reservoir Dogs, knowing absolutely nothing about the film or the director.
Yup. Diamond Head soda. One of the flavors was a carbonated fruit punch that was just bizarre.
December 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Yup. Diamond Head soda. One of the flavors was a carbonated fruit punch that was just bizarre.
The Mad Peck. Respect!
December 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The Mad Peck. Respect!
Probably more, even.
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Probably more, even.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure this isn’t a thing.
December 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yeah, I’m pretty sure this isn’t a thing.
I’m not defending the article, but he does discuss the Kirk-related firings.
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I’m not defending the article, but he does discuss the Kirk-related firings.
I was watching WKRP In Cincinnati. It was early evening in Hawaii, where I lived.
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I was watching WKRP In Cincinnati. It was early evening in Hawaii, where I lived.
Why are numbers necessarily distinct from the truth?
December 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Why are numbers necessarily distinct from the truth?
How do you still have leftovers? Did you have an 85-pound turkey for two people or something?
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
How do you still have leftovers? Did you have an 85-pound turkey for two people or something?
I don’t know enough about all of this to give a good answer, but I wish I knew.
December 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I don’t know enough about all of this to give a good answer, but I wish I knew.
Do I think inflation-adjusted wages rising at a somewhat slower rate than in the recent past hits households hard? My guess is that for most it does not. But that’s not really the point, which is that this particular graph is a weak argument for the existence of an affordability crisis
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Do I think inflation-adjusted wages rising at a somewhat slower rate than in the recent past hits households hard? My guess is that for most it does not. But that’s not really the point, which is that this particular graph is a weak argument for the existence of an affordability crisis
I’m not saying there isn’t an “affordability crisis,” but how is that demonstrated by a graph that shows real wages increasing?
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I’m not saying there isn’t an “affordability crisis,” but how is that demonstrated by a graph that shows real wages increasing?
Sounds good to me!
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Sounds good to me!
This makes me miss New York.
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 AM
This makes me miss New York.