Archive - The American Bystander's Viral Load

Lewis Lapham, c. 50 BCE-2024 A.D.

Ave atque vale to one of my favorite Patricians.

Jul 25 •

The Wilderness of Mirrors

A few thoughts on Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 20 •

Am I worried about Biden's age?

Depends. Am I hiring him to shingle my roof?

Jul 12 •

Memoir Excerpt: Trial by Fire(work)

Just in time for the Fourth of July!

Jul 3 •

June 2024

Donald Sutherland is Dead; Long Live Mr. X!

I have no time, but several things must be said.

Jun 20 •

In Honor of Father's Day: To Tell The Truth

To get through life, you have to break a few eggs

Jun 16 •

Question: "How do I improve my humor writing?"

A young person asks. I answer.

Jun 8 •

Trump is not your Godfather

An offer we gotta refuse.

Jun 5 •

May 2024

Satire: A Quick Start Guide

A reader asks. I answer.

May 29 •

Micropublishing: Be Small, Be Profitable, Be Free

A series for student journalists (and others).

May 5 •

April 2024

East Coast Travel Notebook #2

The co-conspirators meet again.

Apr 22 •

East Coast Travel Notebook #1

My trip East to SAVE BYSTANDER (and also drink some really astounding wine) (and also...)

Apr 15 •

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