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The French political philosopher, Alexis De Tocqueville, said that in a democracy, “We get the government we deserve.” That's why people don't like the French, they always blame the victim. I thought of this quote when I read an article that stated that elected officials scored … [Read more...]
There are good travelers and bad travelers, road warriors and road wimps, those who think the highway is a paved adventure and those who know that Adolf Hitler is spending eternity stuck on the Pennsylvania turnpike. Ours is a mixed marriage. My husband's idea of a vacation is … [Read more...]
One amazing gift of becoming Unmistakably Old is free time. Past a certain age people assume you’re supposed to do little or nothing, exempting you from snide comments when you sit around, appearing to do nothing. Recently, during my sitting around time, I began to think about … [Read more...]
My bare feet were making a funny “Rrrip-Rrrip” sound as I walked across the carpet. Looking down, I discovered the edges of my heels resembled barnacles, and it was these crustaceans that were snagging the broadloom like Velcro. Since I am a true do-it-yourselfer, I checked to … [Read more...]
One of the biggest reasons The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment was to boost Disney’s attraction to boys. But strategy is one thing, successful execution another. While they’re busy figuring out how to tell The Hulk he now reports to Mickey Mouse, I’m suggesting … [Read more...]