Today I reflect on what happened yesterday in Las Vegas. Nothing else seems relevant. What was he thinking? The police say he had no apparent motive. Was the music too loud? Was it because he lost a lot of money gambling? Was he hearing voices telling him to...
Life
Object of Desire
On my last trip to Ireland we were in a pub every night for music "sessions". Reciting poetry for me substituted for musical performance, as I am unable to carry a tune or play an instrument. My original poetry is a little over-the-top, borderline erotica. I did do a...
5 Tricks An Old Dog Can Teach You
Lovability as an evolutionary adaptation Dogs manage to maintain their loveabilty, even as they age. Human beings respond to their cuteness by nurturing. We relate to pets much in the way we treat our own children. We see the combination of cuteness and dependence,...
Love and Medicine Goes Global!
A Love and Medicine Fan, in Queensland, Australia
Spending time in Napa Valley got me thinking about wine…
Wine tasting here is a ritual that can be intimidating. The self-righteous sommelier stated that filling out the wine order form was a "test of intelligence”. I know little about the intricacies of wine. I know which tastes good and which is going to give me a...
Got Passion?
Part of our journey as humans is discovering what our passions truly are. Not what is in style, not pretending, not copying from others - really...
Sociology and The Lemon Bar
Yesterday there was a recipe for lemon bars in the New York Times. Anyone who knows me fairly well knows how much I love lemon bars. I am always trying to find new recipes to make them just right. They are my first choice in a bakery. It is not easy to get the crust...
THE WEEKEND IS HERE
A rainy cold weekend is forecast for us but remember, there is no bad weather, only bad gear! Some weekend reading/watching suggestions: Are Men With Beards More Desirable? The many reasons that people are having less sex Isdal Woman: The mystery death haunting Norway...
The Winter Spring Romance
Joie De Vivre! When I heard about the triumph of France’s new president Emmanuel Macron I was thrilled, because while I know very little about French politics, one thing I knew was that I did not want Le Pen. Then I set out to learn more about Macron and I was struck...
Don’t Give Up on Sex
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs was first published in 1943. He based his research on observations of rhesus monkeys at the University of Wisconsin. He established that the most basic physiological needs are the solid platform from which one can reach higher goals....
410 CALORIES OF MAGIC
[hr type="dashed" height="1px" scheme="gray" width="50%" center /] DISCLOSURES: I have not tasted this drink. “It sold out district-wide within hours”, per...