Monthly Archives: August 2012
Republican Convention, Day 1
I keep doing this and it never works out. I title a blog with “Blah blah blah, Day 1” and imply that I will write later about Day 2 or 3 or Day 74. I did it with the whole … Continue reading
The Nest Empties By One
In the spring of 2011, I posted a blog entry titled College Tour Day 1 – The University of Delaware. It was a recounting of the first day of a week-long college tour I took with my oldest kid. When … Continue reading
Bathroom Technology
I recently attempted to address the question of whether all the new technology in our lives has really improved our quality of life. I have also written in the past about the stupidity of the “green building” movement. Today, I … Continue reading
Under Pressure from Technology
Has technology improved our lives? This question has been hotly debated as electronic devices and wireless connectivity have invaded basically all aspects of our lives. I mean, seriously, could you even imagine going into the bathroom for a #2 without … Continue reading
Apple Technical Support
My son is leaving for college in a week and his mother is freaking out a bit. I think this is a normal part of human evolution. Actually, she’s doing a great job figuring out how to fit the entire … Continue reading
Healthcare Debate Simplified
With Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, you are about to hear the volume turned up to a fever pitch on the left with fallacious claims that Mr. Ryan wants to cut Medicare to … Continue reading
Down and Out (in a Food Coma) in Chicago
OK, OK, OK, I’ve received all the fan mail telling me to stop writing about politics and get back to the interesting stories. I tried all day yesterday to have something interesting happen to me, but to no avail. It … Continue reading
