The calm before…
…the storm. This storm is being hyped as the storm of the century. I’ve been in quite a few of those, but I guess they were in the previous century. So we’ll see. I really, really, realy hope not to … Continue reading →
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And now for something completely different—my mother’s childhood poetry
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 →
For all you masochists who watch the State of the Union address
Here’s a thread to discuss it. And people who don’t watch it are welcome here, too. This is an inclusive blog.
Continue reading →Heroes in unlikely places
Want to read about some surprising heroes? Here you go. [Hat tip: Maetenloch at Ace’s.]
Continue reading →The rift between Europe’s people and its “leaders”
Some interesting statistics: Mr. Hollande’s approval ratings have risen since the attacks, but they are still below 30%. In January 2013, according to the newsweekly L’Express, 74% of the French said that Islam “is not compatible with French society.” Though … Continue reading →
Thanks for your Amazon purchases
I think in all the holiday hullabaloo I forgot to write a post thanking everyone who made a purchase through my Amazon portal. So thank you very very much, one and all! It may seem like a small thing to … Continue reading →
This is embarrassing
This is embarrassing, but since I don’t think Obama or Kerry are the least bit embarrassed, we’ll be embarrassed for them: To make up for America skipping last week’s Paris Unity march, Secretary of State John Kerry had James Taylor … Continue reading →
On re-adoption
Here’s an excellent article on the sad, complex, and mysterious phenomenon known as re-adoption, which occurs when a parent or parents adopt a child and they later give that child up and hope that it is adopted by another family. … Continue reading →
A conservative member of the House…
…explains why he didn’t vote against Boehner yesterday. It essentially boils down to “when you strike at a king you must kill him.” Most of the responders to his argument aren’t buying it. It’s the old Don Quixote vs. Sancho … Continue reading →
The Boehner challenge
Here’s a thread for following the vote against Boehner. UPDATE: Boehner wins on voice vote. No surprise.
Continue reading →Does anyone think…
…this won’t ultimately end with doctors being ordered to take Medicaid patients, or else find another profession?: Just as millions of people are gaining insurance through Medicaid, the program is poised to make deep cuts in payments to many doctors, … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas!!
On Christmas Day—blog? I’d rather have grog, Or maybe eggnog, Then go walk the dog. Or watch a Yule Log, And eat like a hog, Then go for a jog. Blogging’s a bog. My mind’s in a fog, Or maybe … Continue reading →