You know someone is going to say something about "melts in your mouth not in your hands" . .. . . but that would clearly be wrong;because that line obviously goes with this pictu...
A Higher Education
I pose a simple question: What percentage of the population of the United States hold a college degree? The answer will appear below the cyber-fold. I must admit I was surprised by the number. I assume that lots of folks who hold a degree estimate too...
Circulation of Elites
An academic friend tells the story of being asked about the 'revolution' in Egypt and replying: "It's not a revolution, they aren't changing the government only the names on the masthead." That basically describes the principle known as the Circulation...
Conscious Control of Emotions
Here's the scenario, the scene and the set-up: Someone I knew and was voluntarily interacting with had the potential to really mess with my life. History told me this person could easily do something selfish, nasty, even evil. I knew this. When...
M&M Monday - Art
No, not mine!I am surprised how little M&M art there is to be found on the internet. There is one artist who has an affection for the hard shelled medium, that's her work above. Here is a link to her work, she lives in a remote area of Alaska.also...
Imported From Detroit (II)
Over twenty years ago I was visiting back in Michigan and took my mother to visit my Aunts Alice & Doris in Detroit. We decided to go out to dinner but discovered it was prom night and all the local restaurants were full of high school students in...
Paying Attention to All the Wrong Clues
Ah life, sometimes it sneaks up on you when you least expect it and other times you least expect it to sneak up on you. For over three months now I have had in my medicinal arsenal some fairly strong pain medications for my slowly recovering back. Growing...
A Bit of History
I came across a piece of history recently, a certificate from the U.S. War Department dated 6 August 1945 and signed by the Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Here is the text:United States of AmericaWar Department~Army Services Forces Corps of Engineers~Manhattan...
Why Oh Why?
"Baby mice fathered by mice receiving a donation of spermatogonial stem cells from mice expressing green fluorescent protein." Only half the baby mice show the green color. This is because each spermatogonial stem cell has only one copy of the gene...
. . .being of an older generation.
In case you're worried about what's going to become of the younger generation, it's going to grow up and start worrying about the younger generation. -- Roger AllenRecently I've been thinking a bit about being a member of an "older" generation....
Imported From Detroit (I)
I admit it, I watch the Super Bowl for the commercials; I just am not a sports fan anymore. Unfortunately, since the recession the super ads haven't been that super. No one wants to spend the big bucks make those great ads like they used to. All the...
M&M Monday - Blow Out the Candle
Champagne and canapes all around. Talk among yourselves, avoid discussions involving your lastest medical procedure or persistent aches and pains.Next year, a Beatle's Song.--Birthday Art by...
Remodel and Renewal in the Void of Time
On December 8th I moved out of the Berkeley apartment and deconstruction began. I know it started then, I barely escaped with my backpack intact. By Dec. 11th there had been even more destruction. The kitchen was gone, the doorway to the sunroom was...
Chinese Year of the Metal Rabbit
Rabbit Years are fourth in the Chinese calendar, following Tiger Years. The Chinese new year usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solistice. This year the date is today: February 3, 2011. The characteristics of the Rabbit (both...
Home or Something Like It
For about five years now I have refrained from using the word "home" to describe any of the places I have rested my head. I lived at 'Bill's Place' in Las Vegas ('06-'07) and then at 'the condo' ('08) also in Vegas. I literally was undomiciled for fourteen...
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