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Wedgies and Words
One of the most significant things I learned from traveling is that my thoughts are limited by the words in my language(s). You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s hard to translate,” before. Some...
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Nude or Prude?
One thing I learned from living in Europe is that Europeans are much more comfortable with nudity than Americans. You see people in the buff on bus placards, magazines, daytime television, soft-core...
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Illinois’ next U.S. Senator?
Any predictions about who will take over Obama’s seat in the U.S. Senate? ?
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Gender-bending chemicals threat to many male species
A forthcoming scientific report says that pollutants in our water, air, food, and household products have “gender-bending” effects for animals and humans. Scientists have seen a remarkable trends in...
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Drunk Driving in the Chicago ‘Burbs
I was in car accident this week. No one was hurt thankfully, but our cars were scraped up badly. Word got around about my accident and one of the first things a few acquaintances asked me was, “Were...
View ArticleI think I am being targeted online.
Every time I check the New York Times, I confront an advertisement for animal rights. There are two rotating ads–one with a bear whose teeth have been ripped out and is attacked by vicious dogs for...
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No more term limits for elected officials in Venezuela
The Associated Press reported that a referendum removing term limits for elected officials in Venezuela passed 54 to 46 today. This means that along with Cuba, Bolivia, and Nicaragua, we’re going to...
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