Curations from the Human Jungle
[Before publishing an article in Silverback Digest, I take a moment to gaze into a mirror, stroke my hairy chin and ask myself "What does this have to do with the mission of Silverback Digest?" And sometimes the answer is "Not a goddamn thing." This is one of those days. I found this to be... Continue Reading →
[I dunno ... doesn't seem to be quite the bucket list item it was back in 1965. SB SM] The Mother Road has seen better days, sure, but some of its weirdest landmarks refuse to fade into history. These ten survivors prove that America's appetite for roadside oddities is stronger than ever. 1 Blue Whale of... Continue Reading →
[We've published excerpts from this book before. It's a story that never gets old. Eat bananas instead.. SB SM] Today's encore selection -- from Citizen Coke: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism by Bartow J. Elmore. Sugar and the 5¢ Coke: "Humans love sugar (sucrose), a disaccharide consisting of one glucose molecule bound to one fructose molecule, and for good... Continue Reading →
[ https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/Take-a-look-at-7-of-the-worst-lost-in-translation-cases-in-history?x_title=3&utm_source=blog-intro&utm_campaign=blog-intro-20260406 Take a look at 7 of the worst “lost in translation” cases in history Originally published on November 14, 2023 Image: Afif Ramdhasuma Amateurish translations can be a recipe for disaster, especially when international politics or your business future are at stake! Traduttore, traditore! is an old Italian saying that roughly means "translators are traitors." However... Continue Reading →
[Chelsea Green published this book in 2003. At the time it was about the only book in print on fermented foods and their interrelation with gut health. Now, sourdough bread, kombucha, unfiltered beer, kimchi, and yogurt are accepted parts of the modern diet. We're still in the infancy of our acceptance, or should I say,... Continue Reading →
[Ask anyone anywhere but Boston what is special about Patriot's Day and they will say "Huh?" Ask anyone in Massachusetts, however, and you will learn that there are two very notable facts about this holiday. 1. The Red Sox always have a home game that starts in the morning so that ... 2. Fans can... Continue Reading →
[This article, published almost a decade ago, is a metaphor for the United States of today. Our aura of majesty, of independence, the land of the free and the brave, of truth and justice for all. We are now the world's bullies, acting in our own selfish interests. Where is Superman when we really need... Continue Reading →
[For Common Sewers of bathroom humor. From Silverback Dave to Silverback Bill to Silverback Moi to Silverback You.] The Moon Mission To boldly go, on a special space commode. Dave BarryApr 3 Yay! We’re going back to the Moon! And we’re taking a Canadian! It has been a long time coming, but finally, on Wednesday... Continue Reading →
[March 26. These are parsnips that over-wintered. No, they don't look pretty coming out of the ground, but by the time Silverbelle Sandy gets through with them, they taste of the earth and of the spring. SB SM] photos by SB Sandy MAPLE GLAZED PARSNIPS The sap is flowing and the ground has thawed to... Continue Reading →
https://www.commonwealmagazine.org The St. Patrick’s Day Dispensation In vino caritas John Rodden March 17, 2023 This essay originally was published in March 2020. Throughout my boyhood a half-century ago, St. Patrick’s Day was eagerly anticipated by the adult men in my family. You might imagine this had to do with their wanting to honor Ireland’s patron... Continue Reading →