[NOTE: I have previously written at length on the subject of the phenomenon of transgenderism, but I think it’s time for a recap of that post, plus some added photos.] Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner refers to his/her state as “the new normal,” … Continue reading →
It’s no secret how highly I think of the late and very great ballet dancer Violette Verdy (here’s a list of my previous posts). She was exceptional. I hadn’t seen this video before. It’s a production of Balanchine’s “Liebeslieder Waltzer” … Continue reading →
Until the Indiana primary revealed that the GOP nominee in 2016 would be Donald Trump, I fought that prospect tooth and nail. I did what I could to write about his flaws, and why I saw so many of the … Continue reading →
Here is a terribly sad story: An Appalachian Trail hiker whose remains were discovered last year survived at least 26 days after getting lost, kept a journal of her ordeal and ultimately resigned herself to the idea she was going … Continue reading →
If you’re like me, you keep getting spam emails with enticing come-ons like “Would you like to know the four subtle warning signs that you’re near death from [fill in the blank]?” Or, “Would you like to know how to … Continue reading →
…the GOP nomination—which is not really news, is it? We’ve known this was pretty much inevitable ever since Indiana. What a long strange trip it’s been. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton’s email troubles seem to be deepening. The weaker she becomes as … Continue reading →
[Please SCROLL DOWN for newer posts. This is my last call for fundraising this cycle. I usually do this two times a year, but there’s no reason you have to limit yourselves to pledge drive time. I give profuse thanks … Continue reading →
How can voters make informed decisions without knowing how our government works? The answer is—they can’t. How ignorant is the American public? This ignorant: An October Farleigh Dickinson survey found that only 34% of Americans can name the three branches … Continue reading →
It’s a race against time for the companies: Start-ups are particularly wary, Andreessen said, of legislation proposed recently by Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) that would compel tech companies to build technical methods to share customers’ encrypted … Continue reading →
And we were talking about traveling, weren’t we? So it’s probably time to revisit this Jenna Marbles video about packing. This is me, unfortunately—a “just in case” packer. Plus, just my hair products alone weigh several pounds: I used to … Continue reading →
I recently flew from coast to coast. I remain in awe of how fast and well it is usually done, really a marvel of modern machinery and manpower. I’ve driven coast to coast many times in years past, and I … Continue reading →
For years, the Clintons and Trump used to be friends—or what passes for friends these days among the rich, famous, narcissistic, and hypocritical. That’s one of the reasons why, early this primary season, a lot of people thought Trump was … Continue reading →