I got a Christmas card this year from some distant relatives up country. The way I look at it, any relative you have to drive more than four hours to visit is a distant relative. For the past several years, these folks have been including a nice letter in their card to let friends and […]

Since 1900, the life expectancy of Americans has jumped to 80 years from 47 – essentially double. Now, scientists studying DNA and other molecular bio-dynamics are developing drugs and machines that could double that figure again in the next century. And that should scare the bejesus out of the super-rich Republicans when they realize that […]

Since 1900, the life expectancy of Americans has jumped to 80 years from 47 – essentially double. Now, scientists studying DNA and other molecular bio-dynamics are developing drugs and machines that could double that figure again in the next century. And that should scare the bejesus out of the super-rich Republicans when they realize that […]

Many years ago, I learned about surplus food, distributed free by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At that time, I was married and living with my in-laws in South Dakota. They cared for eight foster children and once a month on what she called “pick-up day,” my mother-in-law went to a distribution point to pick […]

Many years ago, I learned about surplus food, distributed free by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At that time, I was married and living with my in-laws in South Dakota. They cared for eight foster children and once a month on what she called “pick-up day,” my mother-in-law went to a distribution point to pick […]

“Just try to say it,” said the mental health counselor. “OK,” I said, “I guess I can do that much. Here goes. I’m in favor of g-g-g- … gack!” “Take it easy,” said the counselor, wiping spittle off his shirt. “Remember to breathe. Now, try again.” “G-g-g- … g-g-gun. Guns. I’m in favor of guns.” […]

“Just try to say it,” said the mental health counselor. “OK,” I said, “I guess I can do that much. Here goes. I’m in favor of g-g-g- … gack!” “Take it easy,” said the counselor, wiping spittle off his shirt. “Remember to breathe. Now, try again.” “G-g-g- … g-g-gun. Guns. I’m in favor of guns.” […]

We’ve all experienced it: You’re driving along minding your own business when suddenly someone – often from away – makes a dumb and dangerous maneuver with his or her car, cutting you off and almost driving you off the road. And then, just for good measure, you get that universal hand gesture involving the notorious […]