The magic of the Internet Tubes

by | Mar 22, 2008 | News & Commentary

Hillary Clinton claims one thing, historical video show another: I’d be appalled if this type of thing weren’t so common from the Clinton campaign. I’m sorry to say it’s par for the course, and exactly why you can’t put stock in anything...

Money buys happiness

by | Mar 21, 2008 | News & Commentary

But there’s a catch: You have to spend it on somebody else. The sometimes elusive goal of “happiness” is always at least somewhat subjective despite what scientific methodologies might be brought to bear. Individual temperament obviously makes a...

Man down

by | Mar 18, 2008 | News & Commentary

I watched as the EMTs carried off one of our soccer players at Bush Park today. John, a sixty-ish fellow, who played with us occasionally, collapsed in the middle of scrimmage and never regained consciousness. We were fortunate to have two doctors playing with us, and...

Final score? Girls 3, Boys 2

by | Mar 18, 2008 | News & Commentary

Okay, I’m (once again) not going to say definitively that the game is over because, frankly, I find myself smitten with babies and little kids. Just adore them. It’s wonderful to be so needed, it’s great fun to help them learn, and it’s...