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Geezer Gil the rationalizer
Today, once again, it was so clear to me that I have a lifelong trait of self-justification. It's not that I hide it from myself or don't know it when I see it. I do give myself an excuse for it; whether that's valid or not, who knows?
Now, don't scoff at the mundane nature of today's situation; all people have petty tasks that they do and have to ( Read more... ) -
Health-care Nazis
Today, I just want to provide links to two articles that everyone in this country should get the chance to read. The first one is "How Doctors Stymie the Wishes of the Elderly" The second one, posted yesterday, is "The Elderly As a Source of Profit". Read them and weep. -
Gag!
Considering the number of really toxic materials that food companies are adding to their products these days, I often wonder if there is someone out there trying to convince those companies that, if they'd just add some strychnine or belladonna to their products, it would greatly increase the shelf life.
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When you are in your 80's as I am, it is almost inevitable that memory, emotion, nostalgia, daydreams, and everything related to those will have some impact on your life, frequently if not daily. Today, I was relaxing in my recliner when, for no apparent reason, my memory came up with "Andrea McArdle." She played Annie in the Broadway play of that ( Read more... ) -
Not all old sayings are valid
Most of my friends have heard the expression, "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose," loosely translated, "The more things change, the more they remain the same." That appears to me to be true of politics, education, and religion but not necessarily of everyday objects. This morning, I had some tea biscuits with quince jelly on them. The jelly ( Read more... ) -
In search of the perfect sticky bun
It's been a very long time since I posted on LJ, but I have realized within the past few days that it might help me overcome a tendency to be depressed if I get back to regular, daily I hope, postings. The topic today is, for a restart, admittedly pedestrian; but it's something about which I can get moderately enthusiastic.
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Ethnic ethics
I think that citizens of the U.S. are under the impression that concepts of right and wrong are universal among the planet's billions. I can tell you from firsthand experience that such is not the case ( Read more... ) -
Fuzzy science
I am not the only person to have been cynical about the so-called "safe levels" of various pollutants, food additives, and other chemicals. I have heard radio interviews and read articles in which people have pointed out that stating something safe up to a given amount is all well and good but does not take into consideration the barrage of bad ( Read more... ) -
Value buying
As I was cooking breakfast this morning, I remembered a visit to relatives in another state, during which visit the gentleman of the house attempted to whip up a quick Sunday evening supper of omelets. He was using what was, I think, supposed to be a nonstick frying pan; but the eggs stuck fast to the pan, resulting in more of a plate of scrambled ( Read more... ) -
An unusual event
That subject line was just to draw you in; the event isn't anything very interesting. For the first time in three years, I'm sick with a respiratory infection. I know it has been three years because I was just getting over the shingles exactly three years ago this month. Since then, I have had aches and pains ... what late-70's person doesn't? ... ( Read more... )