Massachusetts is the most Catholic of states, and the impact of the regional form of Roman Catholicism is unavoidable, even to those of us who are unaffiliated with the Church.
Unnecessary Evil
ABC’s Primetime Thursday did a story last night on the American porn industry, which is now a $10 billion cancer, “bigger than the NFL, the NBA and Major League Baseball combined”.
Why I’m A Libertarian
The ever-continuing, foolish escapades of both the current administration and the “loyal opposition” would be demoralizing if it weren’t for the fact that there is an alternative philosophy of governance: that of the Libertarian Party.
Bad Hire?
I’ve been working on a big web-based application pretty much full-time since January. In March, my client decided to hire another developer and made an offer to someone who I’d recommended, a person who was highly thought of by his former boss and who seemed a good “fit” in terms of skills and personality.
Yard Work
So, I picked Peter up today to do our weekly run to the transfer station and saw, to my incredulous eyes, that he had MOWED THE LAWN.
Shopping Story
Like most of my women friends, I hate to shop, even at outlets or the “Don’t you just love a bargain?” place that has covered the Cape with “made in China” kitsch.
Unconscious Mutterings
This week’s free-association list from Luna Niña:
Must Have Been A Tough Week
Ever have a week when you are beyond even walking-under-water tired?
McCain For President
In fact, McCain for Attorney General or Secretary of State, and let’s do away with term limits in this case of this particular public official.
Deadheading
Having been away for part of the week, I spent last evening lopping off the blooms that had “gone by”, the point of which is to make the rest of the plant strong and healthy.
I wish we could do the same with Congress.