Nov 23
This animation from a German team encapsulates many people’s experience with alcohol and other addictive drugs. Kudos to the makers for conveying an important story without using a single word. Thanks to Byron Kerr for passing this along.
Nov 16
The millennial generation is less religious than any before it, and the Internet is probably responsible. That’s the conclusion of two separate recent reports. Adam Lee, a writer for the Guardian (UK), cites research showing that: In every region of the country, in every Christian denomination, membership is either stagnant or declining. Meanwhile, the number …
Oct 25
The other day I saw (in a movie) a waiter set fire to a dessert pan doused in cognac. It flared dramatically, as if it were gasoline or lighter fluid. Hm, I thought, why would anyone put that kind of chemical into their body? Now here’s Healthline.com with a new interactive graphic detailing 23 spots …
Oct 22
I read recently that the average American spends more time evaluating the purchase of a vacuum cleaner than in casting their ballot. That struck home. By way of amends, I sat down and read the sample ballot pamphlet, reviewed the League of Women Voters website, and looked at websites on both sides of most of the …
Sep 16
I took a break yesterday and hiked from Pierce Point Ranch to Tomales Point, the northernmost extremity of the Point Reyes National Seashore. The area is noted as habitat of the tule elk, and did not disappoint. I encountered a small group of does on the path early on, then another small group of stags …
Sep 01
This is by Dave Lippman, forwarded by local singer/songwriter/activist Dave Welsh:
Aug 10
A Song for Gaza: The Ballad of Rivka and Mohammed Performed by Leo Rosselson. Featured on the website of the Stop the War Coalition (UK), originally on www.leonrosselson.co.uk Lyrics: I was watching the news from Gaza And I fell asleep on my chair And when I awoke from my slumber A young girl was standing there. She said, …
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