The last time the ostentatious religiosity of a presidential candidate stuck in my craw, it was ten-gallon asshat Gov. Rick Perry. This time it’s Michele Bachmann, whose name in the same sentence as the words “presidential candidate” makes my throat… Continue Reading
The Better Half, the Critter and my parents all took a short drive around the shore to see how the waves looked, now that the wind has died down a lot. Here’s how they looked at the beach about four… Continue Reading
The power went out in Casa de Saunders four and a half hours ago, and has just come back on. Since I like to make hay while the sun shines, I’ll post while I can. Here in my corner of… Continue Reading
Via Scientific American, I see that the Institute of Medicine is releasing a new report about the adverse effects of vaccines. Or, perhaps more accurately, the lack thereof. From the article: Vaccines are largely safe, and do not cause autism… Continue Reading
Over at NaPP, Burt has a post up about an utterly horrifying phenomenon (of which I knew nothing until today) occuring in Russia as a consequence of decreased heroin supply. He writes: The war in Afghanistan (remember that one?) clearly… Continue Reading
Anyone who wants to read the most exquisite, razor-sharp example of irony could do not better than this evisceration of Brian Leiter by Paul Campos. It is… amazing. One particularly good quote: Nor can anyone blame Professor Leiter for refusing… Continue Reading
Given the popularity of my last post about baby names, I thought I’d do another one. If you spend enough time in a newborn nursery, you’ll get to see some real doozies when parents name their kids. I’ve seen kids… Continue Reading
If you’re at all like me, one of your favorite aspects of going on vacation is getting back to work and confronting a huge pile of material that has accumulated in your absence. It’s been an absolute joy to work… Continue Reading
So, as it happens I have the same birthday (different year) as Madonna. I used to be a devoted fan of hers, and this fact filled me with preposterous levels of happiness whenever I happened to think of it. Anyhow,… Continue Reading
From a recent family trip to the local “wild animal park” (like a zoo, if it were run by carnies) comes this picture: It was their commitment to excellence that really struck me during our visit. (Also, the rainstorm.)