Plastic Farm AnimalsI read in an Associated Press Story that the Journal of the American Medical Association is tightening its policies for researchers after being “misled by researchers who failed to reveal financial ties to drug companies.” The study went on to conclude, “Most of the 13 authors have financial ties to drug companies including antidepressant makers, […]
Now that I’ve reached the ripe old age of 52, I think I’m qualified to say a few words about the “Old Days.” When I was a kid, I had a lot of responsibility and a lot of freedom. In general, I was expected to keep an eye on my brothers, help with the household chores, keep […]
Determined to lose the weight we put on after moving back to the States last year, Bob and I decided to take drastic action. We stopped eating so much and started getting more exercise. No more heavy breakfasts or big dinners. We’re hiking, playing Frisbee and I’m walking 30 miles a week. Amazingly, it worked! […]
Two months ago, Bob started a container garden at work. We started harvesting basil and cilantro right away. Today we brought home a grocery bag full of chard and arugula. Tuesday, we’re going to fill another bag with lettuce and arugula. Soon, we’ll be eating beets and tomatoes. After that it will be eggplant and […]
A local newspaper poll asked: “With temperatures nearing triple digits, do you think there might be some truth in Global Warming?” 76% of the people who participated in the poll answered, “No.” This is the mentality of my fellow small town Americans. Just ran into one such chap in the pizza shop. We were both […]