A few days ago jasiu wrote, "We’re pooped. I can still fall asleep any time of the day just by sitting somewhere comfy and closing my eyes. And when I do fall asleep, I have dreams (or nightmares if you prefer) about having to cut more … [Read more...]
Archives for November 17, 2012
Twinkies and the Private Welfare State
Until I was diabetic, I loved Twinkies. I don't eat them now, and given recent the health professions attitude toward nutrition, I don't think transfatty, cream-filled spongecake the texture of an un-upholstered couch cushion are part of a … [Read more...]
Gaza-Israel
I am very concerned....very, very concerned. My perspective is that no amount of violence including the most extreme obliteration of Israel or Palestine will stop the conflicts. Peace is the only solution and the only role for the US to … [Read more...]
Concern-trolling the Mass. GOP
It doesn't take 20/20 vision to see that the Massachusetts Republican party just had a really, really bad election. In addition to Massachusetts's most famous Republican getting badly beaten by President Obama, they couldn't prevent the … [Read more...]
Phone, Text and E-Mail Hints for Organizers
Now that the campaign is over, I'm putting together some thoughts that I have been thinking about for a bit. These hints are designed for people who are trying to get people to volunteer for a cause. They are intended for people who are … [Read more...]