Another chapter in the series Stories from Somewhere, fictional reflections of an unidentified place at an unknown time. Other chapters are listed here. Our paths have not crossed for a couple of weeks now, so I am out of touch. Obviously, Ronni and a few others have been busy making plans, exactly for what, I... Continue Reading →
It seems like blasphemy here in the land of wines and vines
No amount of alcohol is safe, at least for dementia risk, study finds. Even a drink or two a day isnโt risk-free, a new study suggests. By Richard Sima in the Washington Post For years, the common wisdom and science was that a little bit of alcohol wasnโt bad โ and even beneficial โ for... Continue Reading →
Thatโs the way it is โ Wednesday April 16, 2025
AKA What happens when grown-ups leave the room A reader recently directed me to Oregonโs Bay Area on Facebook, a most interesting connection. While I had another project in development I thought this marvellous summary of whatโs happening in the US deserved my, and your attention today. I am reminded of CBS News anchor Walter... Continue Reading →