California Senate Panel Endorses Bill Allowing Terminally Ill To Commit Suicide

My Comments: Modern medicine has resulted in a dramatic extension of life expectancy, but that does not necessarily mean quality of life improvements. I suspect we only see and hear about those over 90 who still manage to work out daily and interact clearly with those around them. I suspect I may not be one …

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A Major Surge in Atmospheric Warming Is Probably Coming in the Next Five Years

My Comments: I claim no technical expertise regarding meteorological events. But I do get alarmed when certain people get put in critical decision making roles who have less expertise than I do. People like the Senator from Oklahoma who is now the leading advocate in the US Congress regarding what to do about climate change. …

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Why Don’t Kids Walk to School Anymore?

My Comments: Given the nature of how we live our lives these days, this is probably a very naive question. But it sure reminds me of my younger days. How about you? Click on the picture of me, taken in Peoria, Illinois where I walked to school every day for two years from our house …

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PUNS …

My Comments: For some reason this has been both a stressful and satisfying week. My observation is that progress is being made on several fronts, both personal and globally. It's Friday, and my mind is ready for a little levity. So... please keep your groans to yourself. Thanks. 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's …

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The Joy of Being Older…

My Comments: It’s a cold, gray day here in Gainesville, Florida. The rest of the country, except perhaps the West coast, is suffering too but at least we have no snow. Maybe I can add a little levity to what has so far been a frantic week. BTW that's me on January 1, 1942. 1. …

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Happy New Year! A Grand Illusion?

I apologize for being philosophical and rambling on, but I am prone to do that as my years accumulate and future years become less certain. Today is January 1, 2015. It’s important for us to recognize this day, the first day of the calendar year. It is significant in human terms, celebrated across the civilized …

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A Terrific Message…

Those of you who know me well know I am not very spiritually inclined. However, I am inclinded toward elegant ideas, artfully expressed. This message comes from a speaker at Abiline Christian University. I enjoyed it. You might also.

There’s an App for That!

Several days ago I was trying to figure out the length of my step when I walk so I could determine how far I went on my morning walk. I figured if I counted my steps and multiplied by the number of inches, I could come up with a pretty good approximation. The simplest way …

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Father Christmas Will Be Here Tonight!

Growing up, the person who brought presents to good girls and boys was Father Christmas, or when I was in France, Pere Noel. This evening, our four year old grandson will be expecting Santa Claus and a sleigh full of goodies. With luck, Finn will be asleep before he arrives. I take this opportunity for …

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Post #1000 !!!

Three and a half years ago I decided it was time for me to assert myself and take advantage of a little knowledge about social media and a desire to write. I decided to start my own blog. What you are reading, if WordPress metrics are to be believed, is post number 1000. How I …

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