The New Leaf Journal

Why did I see a rather dry Christmas tree in a Brooklyn Heights tree pit in April. There are more questions than answers.

〜We cordially invite you to The New Leaf Journal’s first birthday party〜

Examining the rule that sumo stablemasters must be Japanese citizens in light of Japan’s nationality law.

〜Video cards are expensive these days〜

〜Justin and Justina take on fallen street signs〜

Victor V. Gurbo covers “You Win Again” with Mark Caserta and Kathryn Lewis, and covers the life of Hank Williams

What do debates about impeaching POTUS and the untucked jersey of former NBA All Star Roy Hibbert have in common?

A very long read examining how Suetonius, Tacitus, Plutarch, Cassius Dio, and Martial wrote about the peculiar life and death of Otho, who ruled as Roman Emperor for three months in 69 AD.

A former New York Mayor ran again after concluding a 4-year prison stint for actions during her previous stint as Mayor. Hilarity ensued in her inspiring attempt at a political comeback.

“Till I heard, like sweet bells chiming, / The song the raindrops sing.”

On the brief NBA career of Shawn Respert – who secretly played through treatment for stomach cancer

〜Is hair a part of you? Or is hair the whole of you?〜