I first started reading blogs some time around 2002. I immediately liked them, although I no longer remember the first blogs I found and I suspect most of them are now defunct. I liked the bluntness, the honesty, the humor, … Continue reading →
Long-time readers here probably remember when I used to write about my elderly mother. And you probably also recall that about two-and-a-half years ago she died. Although I haven’t written much about that event, some day I may. Shortly after … Continue reading →
You’ve all had it happen. You do your laundry, and although you started out with several matching pairs of socks you wind up with a singleton or two. What happened? I’ve read a number of explanations, including that the socks … Continue reading →
I recently watched a few episodes of the popular TV show “Blue Bloods” and was struck by two things: the topical nature of so many of its themes re the police and New York City, and its unusual depiction of … Continue reading →
They may not be your idea of a culinary thrill, but mochi cakes are tres popular in Japan, especially at New Years. Made of the aptly named glutinous rice (it’s gluey), they are gluggy globs of gelatinous glup. I happen … Continue reading →
Years ago when I was in college, I took a class where I learned about sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait, as well as thalassemia major and minor. They seemed awesome examples of the way heredity works: inherited defects … Continue reading →
Commenter “Lizzy” writes: I’m thinking it’s no coincidence that women have recently expanded their definition of sexual assault and out-of-bounds male behavior to include things like morning after regret, the unwelcome male gaze, and “slut-shaming.” So women still expect expressions … Continue reading →
This just may be the most depressing non-political news I’ve had so far in 2015: just how easy it is to reach a grand total of 2000 calories at most restaurants. An example: Considering that I gain weight if I … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP] Now, how did that happen? The last year I remember noticing as a big transition was the year 2000. We had entered science fiction territory, and 2001 was similar because of the Stanley Kubrick film. But after that … Continue reading →
Here it comes again, folks, New Years Eve. The night it’s obligatory to have a rollicking good time. Why, I’m not so sure. Perhaps because the passage of the years can be depressing, especially after the age of forty or … Continue reading →
Here are the things on that list I’ve done, and those I have yet to get around to: ”“bought a new car A lot of people thought I’d surely done this. But no. Probably never will, either, although about four … Continue reading →
I was looking for something else last night and instead came across this post from early in my days as a blogger, nearly ten years ago. It was written in answer to one of those memes that used to be … Continue reading →