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As I mentioned in my last posting, I have taken up gardening as a pursuit this summer. I gardened a lot when I was a kid, trying to force different species to propagate. Once I tried to cross a muskmelon … Continue reading →

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     I live in Chicago, one of this country’s great sports towns. SInce I have lived here, I have witnessed a Super Bowl (1985); 6 NBA Championships (’91-’93 / ’96-’98); a Stanley Cup (2010); and a World Series (2005). … Continue reading →

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   With the presidential election less than six months away, it is time to focus on the hot topics, and no topic is hotter than healthcare…although the Secret Service has some pretty hot stories too. The purpose of healthcare has nothing … Continue reading →

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    This may sound like the rantings of a crotchety old man, but if you are like me, you wonder where did the term “crotchety” came from? Does it have something to do with the crotch? Perhaps if your shorts … Continue reading →

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In the classic Marx Brothers movie, “Horse Feathers” Groucho sang a spirited salute to contrarianism that contained the lyrics echoed in the headline of this article, “I don’t care what you have to say It makes no difference anyway; Whatever … Continue reading →

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