There have been times in Earth’s history when the polar ice caps were nothing but lush tropical forests and the planet was mostly flooded. Other times the equator was in a deep freeze, along with the rest of the world. Make no mistake, Earth has seen its share of climate[…] Read On
If life feels a little unsettling lately, it isn’t you. We’re all feeling it. We’re all feeling somewhat out of control. Okay, maybe way out of control. Financial pressures. Health fears. Government mandated self-imprisonment. Depression-era GDP. Parents stuck with their kids. Kids stuck with their parents. The worst part is[…] Read On
I’m having one of those brain fog days where I can’t think for beans. There’s no discernible reason for this — aside from a heavy dose of ibuprofen for a stiff neck and the usual two-day weekend hangover. Like I said, nothing out of the ordinary. So forgive me for[…] Read On
Turns out that beef isn’t bad for you after all. Sorry cows. A meta-study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine conducted by 14 scientists from 7 countries following rigorous systematic review methodologies concludes that there is no need to eat less red meat. Same goes for processed meat. Guess[…] Read On
So, I’m sitting out on the veranda – where I spend most of my days – trying to get a little work done. A friend sends me a text, #EatTheChildren, with this video of a meeting with some lunatic ranting at AOC: “We only have a few months left. We[…] Read On
Are your choices, opinions and beliefs really your own? The answer may surprise you. Since I grew up by the beach it should come as no surprise that summer is my favorite season. And while I used to associate autumn weather with the start of school, well, guess I’ve sort[…] Read On
You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. The same is true of your DNA and the circumstances into which you were born and raised. After that, you’re pretty much on your own. Whatever choices you make, however things turn out, it’s your life and you own[…] Read On