Laughing in Decline 4
At a convent in Ireland, the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying. The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make...
Book Review: John Marshall
John Marshall by Richard Brookhiser John Marshall was an aide to George Washington during the revolution. He was not...
Sharing
If I look at a piece of art you can look at the same piece and we both gain. If I eat a piece of cake it is not...
Signs of Our Times 3
Good Idea! And an indicator of our times. Migration is a fact we have to deal...
An Obituary Idea
"Tim led a good life and had a peaceful death - but the transition was a bitch. And for the record, he did not lose his...
Words Seldom Seen: Shibboleth
Shibboleth Noun: A peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a...
Laughing in Decline 3
Nine Important Facts To Remember As We Grow Older: #9 Death is the number 1 killer in the world. #8 Life is...
Book Review: Let There Be Water
Let There Be Water By Seth M. Siegel Because I have lived for the last fifty plus years in places where there isn't...
The Avocado Principles
1. If you wait until you really want an avocado, the market won’t have any ripe ones. You need to buy them in...
Signs of Our Times 2
There is confusion here. Z's is Greek in the Chicago style offering, among other things: Philly Cheese Steak and Vienna...
