The amazing thing, I suppose, is that it took nine days before things began to turn seriously violent in Egypt. After Egypt’s dictator President Hosni Mubarak announced his intention to finish out his constitutional term of office and not seek… Continue Reading
Yesterday, I met an old friend for a few drinks after work. I’ve been so conditioned by the poor quality of drinkmaking around that this exchange with the bartender left me profoundly pleased: “I’d like a Ketel One martini.” “How… Continue Reading
I suppose that a reason why doctors, or at least their offices, are so disrespectful of their patients’ time is that so many of their patients are retired and presumably have plenty of time to give. Not so for professionals… Continue Reading
The video is of the champion of Ukraine’s Got Talent. Some of her references are, I think, culture-specific to her nation. But chances are good that you’ve never seen anything quite like this: The artist’s name is Kseniya Simonova.
I learned a bit of local history today. Back in the days when the major industry out here was gold mining, some guy with a claim out in Last Chance Canyon near Ridgecrest decided it was too much work and… Continue Reading
On the Freakonomics Blog, the question was asked, “What’s the one issue that none of the presidential candidates are talking about?” I answered, “The well-documented shortage of attorneys to facilitate transactions and the corresponding drag on the otherwise-powerful engine of… Continue Reading
In the Des Moines Register, no less. Ouch. Huckabee should really remember Ronald Reagan’s Eleventh Commandment; it’s one thing to distance yourself from an unpopular President, but it’s a fine line between “distancing yourself” and “openly attacking.” I’m guessing that… Continue Reading
I've nothing but good things to say about local airline service to San Francisco.
Bay area traffic sucks. At least security was fast. Soon we'll be home with our shaved critters.
Stag's Leap had the best wine of all. Prosciutto sandwiches from a local deli end our food adventure.