Monthly Archives: July, 2009

Stop The Presses!

LiveScience reports that cats control their humans. No kidding. If anyone else ripped the keys off my laptop and peed on my reports I’d take offense. But when Fluffy does these things I can’t hold a grudge

Highly Qualified

Dr. Carmona wasn’t a hard act to follow, but Dr. Benjamin is facing health care reform, flu season and a recession. We need someone in office, I hope she starts soon.

Last Boomer Standing

So what’s the profile of the last boomer who can still pass the Mini Mental Status Exam?
She will probably be a coffee-swilling blogger who managed to break the habit of eating corn chips while sitting at the computer.

Knitting a Safety Net

So maybe Sarah Palin is bailing out in order to knit a safety net for her family rather than staying on as Governor and working for all the children in her state. I never thought she was stupid. She’ll do okay.

Longevity

On the front page of the Times there’s a picture of Canto, age 27, who lives on celery, and Owen, 29, who eats whatever the heck he wants. Owen looks like hell.

Farmer’s Market Update and Other News

Steve Stycos provided the following update on Cranston events and farming issues: FARMERS HIT BY RAIN & FEAR OF BLIGHT The incessant rain is hurting Rhode Island farmers. The moisture and cool weather promote mold and mildew growth on plants, slow plant growth and discourage attendance at farmers markets. Despite the bad conditions, our farmers [...]

Trojan Horse

It’s always good to consider the source–in the ecology of the net camouflage abounds. Proof of evolution, maybe.

Fugitive Beauty/Greater Providence

Radical art show, plus coffee and eggs at the Liberty Elm Diner.

Sarah Palin, Martyr

f I were an Alaskan who had believed in her as governor, voted for her, donated to her, campaigned for her, defended her to my friends when she was criticized– I’d be feeling stood up right now.

Good News from Haiti

It’s happening in Haiti, and our own close neighbor, Massachusetts is on the front lines and helped score a win against AIDS.

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