I can't believe my last post was THREE years ago. Guess I was really ready for a break, right? It's hard to drag yourself back... 3... Three years ago, my world was bright. Oh sure, I was concerned about my country and its current path, about the planet and how humans would handle the coming… Continue reading Starting Again
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Matter, Mass, Reality. Hope You Like Onions
Here's a link for you: http://nautil.us/issue/54/the-unspoken/physics-has-demoted-mass. I can't say that I actually understood it all, but it was fun to read. Matter matters, of course, but energy is the heart of the matter. So to speak. Read the comments, too. There are some good observations by people smarter than me.
Cautious Hope
Wow, am I excited. It's here! See? And what, you ask, is that? And are you excited or cautiously hopeful? Make up your mind. You sound a bit put out. Hush now, I'll explain. This... thing... is a Relaxis Pad. FedEx delivered it today, after a day or two of delivery snafus or delays. I was… Continue reading Cautious Hope
National Service?
This article in the NYT was interesting. Mind you, I have nothing but derision for Kelly's attitude toward the American people he's supposed to be serving, but he's got the right idea with a national service. I agree. I think we should have a national service in which all Americans, except for the most seriously… Continue reading National Service?
A Cooking Post: Socca
I've found a new food that meets a lot of my criteria for Good Stuff to Eat. Meet Socca, a crepe-like bread from Nice, France. The link I'm sharing is only one version of many on the web, and I'm not making any recommendations one way or another. Have fun and figure out your own… Continue reading A Cooking Post: Socca
From Marion Nestle: What Fruits and Vegetables do Americans Eat?
I almost linked this post straight to Facebook. I've been doing that too much lately, bypassing my own blog. It's either lack of sleep or plain laziness. So here's the link to Dr. Nestle's post: http://www.foodpolitics.com/2017/05/what-fruits-and-vegetables-do-americans-eat-more-charts-from-usda/. It's an eye-opener. People, there are far more vegetables than tomatoes, corn, and potatoes. Oranges, apples, and bananas are NOT… Continue reading From Marion Nestle: What Fruits and Vegetables do Americans Eat?
Healthcare: How to Get There from Here
This article, We all Want Healthcare to Cost Much Less - But We are Asking the Wrong Questions, by Joe Flower, is just about perfect in its analysis of the problem. I encourage everyone to read it. I have always believed that we need health CARE, as opposed to health INSURANCE. This has led me… Continue reading Healthcare: How to Get There from Here
Oh My, Look at the Time
I'm on the third night of Very Poor Sleep. I've been awake since 2:00, just like last night. Yes, I tried meditating, counting my slow, deep breaths, muscle relaxation, and pretty much anything else they claim is useful. I don't drink coffee after 10:00 a.m. and I almost never drink alcohol anymore. I don't/can't nap… Continue reading Oh My, Look at the Time
Keith Olbermann “The Crisis of our Lives”
Keith Olbermann is calling it like it is. Donald Trump is insane. No one is safe. The Resistance: This Man is Dangerous
Seeking Solace
May we always help each other…
Today is the big day. An new era full of uncertainty starts with the inauguration of Donald Trump.
God save the Republic.
I firmly believe it is critical to take the long view on this, since we are about to settle in for what is likely to be a tumultuous four years. We will have to pick our battles, declare victory where we can, and always keep our eyes on the prize. For this reason, and to keep our sanity, the wisdom of the ancients should be a primary source of comfort. Today’s readings are from the Tao Te Ching, as translated by Stan Rosenthal.
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