Gun-free zones
I had a doctor’s appointment the other day, and as I arrived I noticed a huge sign on the door announcing that I was entering a gun-free zone. As I sat in my chair waiting, I pondered—not for the first … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Me, myself, and I
Candy corn time again
[NOTE: The following is a slightly edited version of an old post.] On Halloween I’ve often noticed that, when kids came to the door, they seem to grab the little packets of candy corn first. That doesn’t surprise me, since … Continue reading →
Here are some of the leaves I peeped today
Some are leaves; some are reflections of leaves: Every autumn is different. This year the colors are a bit more muted, and because it rained at some critical points, many of the brilliant reds dropped prematurely. But it’s still beautiful. … Continue reading →
Further thoughts on the Harvey Weinstein silence
In my earlier post about Harvey Weinstein, I wrote: I must admit this story fills me with a feeling of exhaustion. I guess I always assumed that Hollywood was rife with the kind of behavior of which Weinstein is accused, … Continue reading →
Another changer with a story
“Red Pill Black” tells her story of left-to-right political change. It’s a long video, but the gist of her story comes at the beginning: I wrote “left-to-right political change,” but Candace Owens (that’s her real name) was never really on … Continue reading →
All hail the Tango apple
I’ve sung the praises of the Jazz apple, still a great favorite of mine. But recently I’ve been hard-pressed (hard-pressed, get it?) to find any in my local stores, and so I’ve been forced to try other varieties. Most of … Continue reading →
Blogger burnout
Don’t worry. This post isn’t about me—or at least it’s not primarily about me. I’m not planning to quit blogging, and I’m not fishing for comments that beg me to stay. But every now and then I think about quitting, … Continue reading →
It’s not the heat, it’s the…smoked meat
Look how uniform the temperature is in the entire eastern half of the country: Seems unusual to me. We’re certainly having unseasonably hot weather in New England. I was in Montreal this past weekend, and it was bordering on the … Continue reading →
Why we increasingly shop online these days
The other day I decided I wanted one of those kitchen mats that are cushy to stand on. Actually, I wanted two. I use one little rug in front of the sink for when I’m washing dishes, and one in … Continue reading →
Car question
A question for all you car folks out there— I’m thinking of buying a used car with active safety features, although I rather I like my car—2010 Ford Fusion. Some makes and models of car introduced these features a couple … Continue reading →
My leaping tooth
About a month ago I was eating brunch at a restaurant with a bunch of relatives and bit my fork. You’ve probably done something similar at least a couple of times in your life. It’s hard to know why it … Continue reading →
Dennis Prager on conservatives as the new Marranos
Here’s an excerpt: For those unfamiliar with the term, Marranos was the name given to Jews in medieval Spain and Portugal who secretly maintained their Judaism while living as Catholics in public, especially in the 15th century during the Spanish … Continue reading →