Lost Journal: Happy St. Patrick’s Month!
Journal entry: March 2, 2002 (age 32) — St. Patrick’s Month This week a friend from college called me, and at some point in the conversation he asked … Read more
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Baby Boomers See the Bright Sides of Extreme Maturity
Focus on the upside, Boomers: We’re not old, we’re vintage Some fancy-dancy public-policy think-tank just released a brand-new study that speculates the legion of aging baby boomers will … Read more
Candy Nanny State: Say It Ain’t So!
Candy makers look to head off government regulation with sweet promises According to ABC News, you should probably get ready for a take-no-prisoners “This is your brain on … Read more
Let’s Adopt These Planks from GOP’s National Platform
The GOP: Go back to the future? From Rick Perry to Rick Santorum, many Republican sparklies say they reject the science of evolution, favoring instead the “science” of … Read more
Lost Journal: Dad Truly Believes in Cleaning Leaves from the Eaves
Journal entry: October 15, 1994 (age 25) “Oh, I’m so glad you boys are both home this weekend. You can help your father clean out the eaves!” My … Read more
Lost Journal: Shutout at Shea Leads Brothers to Cannibalism
Journal entry: September 1, 1984 (age 15) With my 27-year-old brother, Jim, driving, the trip from Binghamton to New York City takes less than 3 hours. Other brother … Read more
FAQ: Electing a New Pope
Confused about the pope thing? Just here to help… Q. Can you please explain what the heck is going on with the pope in Rome? A. Well, Pope … Read more
Congress Has Munchausen by Proxy
Inaction in Congress making you sick? That’s the plan. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, now referred to as Factious Disorder by Proxy or FDbP, is where a parent or … Read more
In Battling Monsanto’s Greed, Tenacity Matters
Monsanto, a bad actor Remember the 1950s horror movie “The Bad Seed”? Any remake should cast Monsanto in the title role, because whenever something scary is being done … Read more
Lost Journal: Meeting Cute, Part Deux
Journal entry: May 18, 1996 (age 27) As I pulled into the parking lot of The Little Café in Arlington, Va., tonight, I thought to myself, “There’s that … Read more
