Monthly Archives: June 2015

This Glasbergen cartoon explains why people — at least in America — don’t tend to save. The father says to the son, Your grandmother sent you $5 for your birthday. Put it in the bank for a very long time … Continue reading →

I don’t so much regret the road not taken as my all-fired hurry along the road I took. —Robert Brault Do you ever feel that way? Not me — I’ve always been a bit of a dropout. My leisure, moodling … Continue reading →

We never fry food, and we also have a fire extinguisher in our kitchen, so grease fires aren’t a potential danger for us. But I saw a safety demonstration like this at work years ago, and it was something I’ll … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading about the rise of Islam in Larry Gonick’s The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance. Gonick points out that non-Muslims in Arabia proposed changing the purely lunar calendar to … Continue reading →

At least that fellow doesn’t have Thoreau’s regrets: … if I repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well? Have you ever had fun misbehaving? June 6, … Continue reading →

Police abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws has shaken our nation’s conscience. Civil forfeiture allows police to seize — and then keep or sell — any property they allege is involved in a crime. Owners need not ever be arrested … Continue reading →

The boy has the right idea. If the choice is between becoming mediocre (whatever that means) or spending your life doing something you hate, he’s making a wise choice. The interesting thing is the uncle is a school teacher. How … Continue reading →

Sigh! There are bullies everywhere. May 29, 2015  

That reminds me of myself years ago. I was somewhat shy and self-conscious, so whenever I got embarrassed I would say, “That’s all right, Jean, old gal. You’ve made a fool of yourself so many times by now — one … Continue reading →

Sammy’s back home, but in this picture he’s still woozy from the pain killers and the trauma. He has to take it easy for about a month while the surgical site heals, but he’s breathing more easily than he did … Continue reading →