Fourth of July is a time when Americans make a big deal about our freedoms. Freedom of religion, freedom of expression. Self-rule and freedom from oppression. Freedom of movement and career choice. Freedom to stockpile and use lethal weapons on one another. You’d think America would rank pretty high as a free and happy society.

But in reality, ( Read more... )

I’m really bored, so I guess I’ll write about last Thursday’s purchase.

I decided I needed a tiny little point & shoot digital camera to take with me on the bike, and especially for next month’s Pan-Mass Challenge. And, of course, it would also be handy to carry around, to catch the shots I see when I leave the 70-pound dSLR at home.

My criteria ( Read more... )

Apparently this week we’re a consumer whore…
What brand of toothpaste do you use? Crest regular.
  What brand of toilet paper do you prefer? Some flavor of Cottonelle.
  What brand(s) of shoes do you wear? Go ahead, ask the same question again. ( Response )
  What brand of soda do you drink? I used to be a die-hard Coke drinker, but I gave it up ( Read more... )