Not your bargain basement varieties The other day I went to the supermarket looking for cooking oil, asparagus sprouts, strawberries and tortillas. (Don’t ask) As I was strolling through the shelves...
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Is Marriage Harder Today?
It may be, and there are reasons why Anyone who’s been married for more than a few months, maybe weeks, will tell you it’s tough. And considering how divorce rates have climbed over the last few...
This day in History
October 12, 1921 On this day in 1921, the League of Nations achieved its first major peaceful settlement, of the Upper Silesia dispute. A banner day for intelligence overcoming brute force. The...
Mars Married to Venus
Gender-driven differences can seem paradoxical Men and women have unique perspectives, meaning they see the world and interpret situations differently, sometimes from opposite directions. We all know...
Perspectives on Racism
Living with Anti-Semitism Reading it in black and white might make you shake your head and wonder, but being a part of it is an entirely different story. In 2017 there were 7,175 Bias or Hate...
Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors
Dealing with a growing problem Alcohol abuse is a problem in most countries, and ours is no exception. But what’s particularly troubling is the growing prevalence among seniors. Approximately 6...
TV: It Ain’t Going Away…
But they are asking you to design your own. If you’re like the other 92% of Americans, you watch TV. You have a favorite sit- com, Prime Time series, or you like the wide array of sports...
Reducing Stress: Acupuncture
This ancient technique is effective — and surprisingly pleasant. The thought of having needles stuck in your body isn’t very appealing, but that’s only if they hurt. From my...
Bowling
Taking it to another level Bowling? How is that the high life? Isn’t that the sport where beer comes first, then cigarettes rolled up in your sleeve, than more beer, then more cigarettes, then...
Frivolous Lawsuits
A useful prop for bad legal reform From time to time, we hear about a frivolous lawsuit, one that has no merit and is so absurd as to have little chance of prevailing. Such lawsuits are often filed...
