Brandon J. Carr Weekly humor, occasional wisdom, persistent nonsense. Writing, illustration, and audio by Brandon J. Carr.]]> https://feed.enlightenednonsense.com/Images/Enlightened-Nonsense.jpg Brandon J. Carr brandon@enlightenednonsense.com Brandon J. Carr Weekly humor, occasional wisdom, persistent nonsense. Writing, illustration, and audio by Brandon J. Carr. https://www.enlightenednonsense.com no episodic OP-ED: Summer in Virginia? No Thanks! Summer in Virginia used to mean Capri Suns, ninja throwing stars, and zero bills to pay. Now it's record heat, invasive insects, and full-time employment. This op-ed makes the only rational case: abolish summer entirely and bridge spring directly into autumn. Science will handle the birthdays.

]]> Summer in Virginia used to mean Capri Suns, ninja throwing stars, and zero bills to pay. Now it's record heat, invasive insects, and full-time employment. This op-ed makes the only rational case: abolish summer entirely and bridge spring directly into autumn. Science will handle the birthdays.

]]> enlightenednonsense-008 Tue, 14 July 2026 10:00:00 +0000 08:24 no full 8--> Summer in Virginia used to mean Capri Suns, ninja throwing stars, and zero bills to pay. Now it's record heat, invasive insects, and full-time employment. This op-ed makes the only rational case: abolish summer entirely and bridge spring directly into autumn. Science will handle the birthdays. Brandon J. Carr What in the World is The World Cup? With the World Cup happening in North America in 2026, it seemed like a good time to figure out what exactly the World Cup is. What is it? What is FIFA’s mysterious acronym? How many hit dice does a goalie have? Learn all of this and less!

]]> With the World Cup happening in North America in 2026, it seemed like a good time to figure out what exactly the World Cup is. What is it? What is FIFA’s mysterious acronym? How many hit dice does a goalie have? Learn all of this and less!

]]> enlightenednonsense-007 Tue, 07 July 2026 10:00:00 +0000 07:08 no full 4--> ith the World Cup happening in North America in 2026, it seemed like a good time to figure out what exactly the World Cup is. What is it? What is FIFA’s mysterious acronym? How many hit dice does a goalie have? Learn all of this and less! Brandon J. Carr Recap: The Bachelor Season 28, Week 7 Recaps of TV shows are wildly popular and incredibly important, so naturally I picked a random episode of a show I've never seen, for a recap format I've never written, and documented the resulting confusion in real time.

]]> Recaps of TV shows are wildly popular and incredibly important, so naturally I picked a random episode of a show I've never seen, for a recap format I've never written, and documented the resulting confusion in real time.

]]> enlightenednonsense-006 Tue, 30 June 2026 10:00:00 +0000 17:35 no full 4--> Recaps of TV shows are wildly popular and incredibly important, so naturally I picked a random episode of a show I've never seen, for a recap format I've never written, and documented the resulting confusion in real time. Brandon J. Carr Review: A Big Rock Down the Street An investigation into the mysterious origins of a large rock sitting in the middle of a neighborhood street. When no answers are forthcoming, the only reasonable thing to do is write a formal review of it, including tasting notes.

]]> An investigation into the mysterious origins of a large rock sitting in the middle of a neighborhood street. When no answers are forthcoming, the only reasonable thing to do is write a formal review of it, including tasting notes.

]]> enlightenednonsense-005 Tue, 16 June 2026 10:00:00 +0000 13:09 no full 4--> An investigation into the mysterious origins of a large rock sitting in the middle of a neighborhood street. When no answers are forthcoming, the only reasonable thing to do is write a formal review of it, including tasting notes. Brandon J. Carr Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part Two A complete guide to celebrating the minor holidays of late June from fairy hunting to mud survival to fearing the even meatier.

]]> A complete guide to celebrating the minor holidays of late June from fairy hunting to mud survival to fearing the even meatier.

]]> enlightenednonsense-004 Tue, 09 June 2026 13:00:00 +0000 11:43 no full 4--> A complete guide to celebrating the minor holidays of late June from fairy hunting to mud survival to fearing the even meatier. Brandon J. Carr Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part One Did you know June 4th is International Corgi Day? Or that June 8th is Name Your Poison Day? This guide to the obscure holidays of early June tells you everything you need to know, including proper attire and the correct way to greet people.

]]> Did you know June 4th is International Corgi Day? Or that June 8th is Name Your Poison Day? This guide to the obscure holidays of early June tells you everything you need to know, including proper attire and the correct way to greet people.

]]> enlightenednonsense-003 Tue, 02 June 2026 13:00:00 +0000 14:05 no full 2--> Did you know June 4th is International Corgi Day? Or that June 8th is Name Your Poison Day? This guide to the obscure holidays of early June tells you everything you need to know, including proper attire and the correct way to greet people. Brandon J. Carr Nibbled by Dinosaurs A visit to a budgie aviary can be harrowing. Beware the theropods!

]]> A visit to a budgie aviary can be harrowing. Beware the theropods!

]]> enlightenednonsense-002 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 11:06 no full 2--> A visit to a budgie aviary can be harrowing. Beware the theropods! Brandon J. Carr Welcome to Enlightened Nonsense! Brandon J. Carr introduces Enlightened Nonsense, his weekly illustrated humor column about finding joy and silliness in everyday life.

]]> Brandon J. Carr introduces Enlightened Nonsense, his weekly illustrated humor column about finding joy and silliness in everyday life.

]]> enlightenednonsense-001 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 06:32 no full 1--> Brandon J. Carr introduces Enlightened Nonsense, his weekly illustrated humor column about finding joy and silliness in everyday life. Brandon J. Carr