September, by Earth, Wind, and Fire

Great Song With Great Dancers

Earth, Wind & Fire and the “Boogie Woogie” Spirit:

Why Boogie Wonderland Still Moves the Floor

The Emotional Attachment Olympics with Stuff

Why We Keep Stuff That Would Lose a Fight with Gravity

Welcome to America’s Most Widespread Domestic Comedy

While your shiny (and expensive) car sits outside aging in dog years, your forgotten clutter enjoys luxury indoor accommodation, free utilities, and rent-controlled status.

Welcome to the Befuddled (Confusing, Perplexed) Residential Community of Clutterville

Why Your Junk is Living Better Than Your Car in Clutterville?

Modern Information-based Environments (Social Media Sites, News Platforms, and other Media Vehicles like Government):

These are basically superchargers for the illusory truth effect.

Repetition Is Central to Propaganda:

It influences belief and behavior across different historical contexts

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part III of III

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part II of III

The Point of Studying the Big Lie

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part I of III

Why Massive Falsehoods Still Win—and How to Stop Them

Visit Dan Harkey’s Website

www.danharkey.com Where economics meets real life.

The Paper Trail Between Government and Mainstream Media

Quiet Access and Bargain (Investigative):

Donna Summer: The True Story Behind “She Works Hard for the Money”

(Often Misquoted as “I Worked Hard for My Money”)

Scallywag: meaning and etymology

Call a friend Scallywag and watch the befuddled look on their face.

She Works Hard for the Money: How Donna Summer Turned Empathy into an Anthem

I spend a lot of time writing about the pursuit of money. Donna Summer tells us how to get it.

“Do You Love Me”: By the Contours.

The Day Motown Caught Lightning in a Dance Step

Does the average Adult High School Graduate Have the Educational Level of a 7th- or 8th-Grader?

Short answer: Yes- based on current U.S. data, the average adult high school graduate reads at roughly a 7th to 8th grade level. Here’s the breakdown with citations:

“Fat Cat”

How a Pudgy Insult Became a Political Power Word

The Nightly Glass of Red Wine in 2026: Still a Vibe—Just Not a Vitamin

If your evening has a soundtrack, there’s a decent chance it includes the soft glug-glug of red wine hitting a glass. For years, that sound came with a comforting footnote: “This might be good for me.” In 2026, science hasn’t exactly corked the bottle—but it has rewritten the label: less is better, and “health benefits” are no longer the main tasting note.

The Nightly Glass of Red Wine in 2026:

From “Heart-Healthy” to Clear-Eyed Tradeoff