My Father’s Death with(out) Dignity
The subject of “death with dignity” came up around here a little bit ago. Depending upon your point of view, …
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Newtown Massacre: Same thoughts, better expression
Charles Krauthammer made the same points that I was trying to make, but he did it much better than I …
The Newtown Massacre: Gun Control
As I said in my other post, what happened in Newtown has given rise to discussion of two issues: mental …
The Newtown Massacre: Mental Health
In the aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, two subjects are being discussed at length: mental health treatment and guns. …
I’m just a guest in this country?
First, some background: a few weeks ago the Torrington, CT Parks and Recreation Department discovered that the baby Jesus figurine …
Pretty Good Cheesecake
Update: Having served my cheesecake tonight, I now remember why I started putting the parchment paper on the bottom: the crust …
Broccoli Salad
This should be refrigerated overnight before serving. Ingredients: Broccoli heads (two crowns) White raisins (1/2 box or a whole bag …
The Existential Needs of Cats
The Question that Wasn’t Asked
I live in a state that is pretty liberal, particularly on social issues. The Republicans are generally pro-choice, and come down …
Death of the Split Ticket (Followup)
I just voted. As I sadly predicted, I voted straight across the party line. How very sad. I just felt backed into …
