Monthly Archives: January 2026

Reading the dictionary: Allen wrench-art

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the dictionary front to back! This week we get into mythology, astrology, and – if you can believe it – the nature of art itself. An Allen wrench gets a simple but effective definition, but then the dictionary insists … Continue reading →

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Reading the dictionary: A-alligator

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the entire dictionary front to back! It’s something I’ve always wanted to try. If I’m going to attempt this, why not blog about it? I’ll post any interesting discoveries I make. Of course the first word in the dictionary … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Steampunk or steam-Funke?

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. It’s off to a distant planet for more time travel action in vol. 4 #11. Also, an Arrested Development crossover? Recap: Reed has taken the family on a year-long expedition through time … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Breaking the fantastic fourth wall

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. Things get wackier than usual in FF vol. 2 #10, when the comic’s own creators show up as characters. There’s so many plotlines happening, it’s getting harder and harder to recap. The … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Declaration of Inde-clobbering

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the Fantastic Four comics from the start. History comes alive (sort of) in vol. 4 issue #10, in which characters named Ben and Franklin meet… Ben Franklin! Recap: Reed has taken the family on a year-long expedition through time … Continue reading →

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