Airline Passengers! Do You Have a Right to Recline?
Or, is right to recline on an airline on the decline? It’s called the Knee Defender. But I prefer to think of it as the Schmuck Identifier. It … Read more
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Lost Journal: Mother Fills Empty Nest with Larry Bird
Journal entry: December 27, 1989 (age 20) – Empty Nest Something is terribly wrong with my mother. I’m home on Christmas break from SUNY Oswego, and I was … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 7/1/15
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
Welcome to Bedpan Alley! Honest Names for Nursing Homes
Here to help: Senior living facilities names that make more sense – no charge to use. A senior living facility called “Symphony Square” recently opened up in my … Read more
What Moved Marriage Equality from Taboo to Justice?
Marriage equality: a long time in coming From 1956 until 2010, CBS television’s daytime lineup included America’s longest-running soap opera: “As the World Turns.” But times change, and … Read more
College Pitch to a Middle School Student
NYU is recruiting, and middle schools may hold students with great potential Office of Admissions New York University New York, NY 10003 Dear John, Listen. You’ve impressed us. … Read more
The News (Really) Bytes – June 2015 Summary
News bytes from the last month Jeb Bush announces candidacy for President – The head political office of the U.S. is now going back to the Bush Leagues. … Read more
Rebel Flag the Ultimate Dog Whistle
The Confederate rebel flag has been the source of controversy with a regularity approaching that of a Madonna comeback album. Since its reintroduction on the grounds of the … Read more
Lost Journal: Must Physical Therapy be Physical?
Journal entry: April 22, 2011 (age 41) – Physical Therapy When an orthopedist recently suggested physical therapy to alleviate pain in my lower back and feet, he didn’t … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/24/15
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
