Month: December 2015

Diamonds, Fur, and a Queen

Some months ago my Aunt Bea urged me to take my elderly and ailing Aunt Em’s mink coat.  Bea said that it’s gorgeous, in perfect condition, and insured for thousands of dollars.  When I said that I...

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To Shave or Not to Shave

I’m not sure why beards have fallen out of favor among male politicians. I know that I initially grew a beard because I have sensitive skin, especially on my neck, and shaving was simply painful. It was also lower...

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Making Worse People to Get Their Votes

The Washington Post has a piece today on the tensions in Grand Forks, North Dakota between white natives and the growing immigrant population, particularly refugees from Somalia who are Muslim. On December 8th, someone filled a...

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It’s Bash Bill Clinton Day

It must be Bash Bill Clinton Day, because everyone seems to want to dredge up the past and go after Hillary for the infidelities of her husband. Donald Trump got it started. Trump was also asked to account for a tweet on Monday...

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