Joel Wapnick
@joelrw.bsky.social
Pianist, writer, Scrabble player (World Champion, North American Champion, twice Canadian Champion). Professor emeritus, Schulich School of Music, McGill University.
http://www.joelwapnick.com for writing
http://youtube.com/@joelrw1 for music.
http://www.joelwapnick.com for writing
http://youtube.com/@joelrw1 for music.
Feel better fast, Elizabeth.
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Feel better fast, Elizabeth.
I’m 79, and I do eat like that occasionally, but my wife insists that the burger must be a Grassburger, and the fries have to be organic and made it home. Totally worth it.
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 AM
I’m 79, and I do eat like that occasionally, but my wife insists that the burger must be a Grassburger, and the fries have to be organic and made it home. Totally worth it.
Two other aspects of the story really struck me. First, that the guy received a Glock 45 as a Christmas present! And second, that a bullet from a Glock 45 can kill someone at a distance of 1500 feet or so. That’s 5 football fields.
December 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Two other aspects of the story really struck me. First, that the guy received a Glock 45 as a Christmas present! And second, that a bullet from a Glock 45 can kill someone at a distance of 1500 feet or so. That’s 5 football fields.
All the other people on the shooter’s block had “suitable backstops.” What? Good backstops make good neighbors?
December 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
All the other people on the shooter’s block had “suitable backstops.” What? Good backstops make good neighbors?
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth! Great image!
July 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth! Great image!
I know what that feels like, Marc. I still miss my Siberian husky Alyosha (1970-85) and Burmese cat, Tadeu (2007-22). I still dream of them. It’s a terrible loss, and you have my deepest condolences.
May 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I know what that feels like, Marc. I still miss my Siberian husky Alyosha (1970-85) and Burmese cat, Tadeu (2007-22). I still dream of them. It’s a terrible loss, and you have my deepest condolences.
“This is your captain speaking. I’m looking out the window in front of me and see no turbulence, so enjoy your big beautiful flight.”
May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“This is your captain speaking. I’m looking out the window in front of me and see no turbulence, so enjoy your big beautiful flight.”
Fahrenheit 902, and 40,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
May 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Fahrenheit 902, and 40,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Fourteen Brides for Fourteen Brothers.
May 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Fourteen Brides for Fourteen Brothers.
I have two thoughts about this: (1) Trump could extend the logic behind this to apply to all cultural products created outside the US, and (2) this way of thinking undercuts his rationale for tariffs as a way of fighting back against invasions.
May 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I have two thoughts about this: (1) Trump could extend the logic behind this to apply to all cultural products created outside the US, and (2) this way of thinking undercuts his rationale for tariffs as a way of fighting back against invasions.
According to Vincent DeVita (author of The Death of Cancer, and pioneering researcher in HL), it varies depending on the cancer. For HL, he says it’s 4 years.
April 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
According to Vincent DeVita (author of The Death of Cancer, and pioneering researcher in HL), it varies depending on the cancer. For HL, he says it’s 4 years.
March 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Oh, wait a sec—it only applies to new overpayments? That’s a relief, but still not good policy.
March 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Oh, wait a sec—it only applies to new overpayments? That’s a relief, but still not good policy.
This affects me. Is there any possibility of it being reversed?
March 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This affects me. Is there any possibility of it being reversed?
Keep the photos coming!
February 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Keep the photos coming!
You’re going to find it very hard to give him up.
February 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You’re going to find it very hard to give him up.
Great idea, but expand it. Other countries have shadow cabinets, we should have one too.
February 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Great idea, but expand it. Other countries have shadow cabinets, we should have one too.
It’s very good, always interesting. Thanks for it!
February 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
It’s very good, always interesting. Thanks for it!