The Idea Blog

During my annual (?) physical on Monday, my internist, in reviewing my cholesterol numbers (who knew there were so many?), ... » Continue reading "I stepped out for some folic acid…"

Actually, it's seems it's been a colder Spring than Winter, but the forecast coming up looks better. Time to get ... » Continue reading "Spring’s coming"

How do you spend the cold, gray winter days? 1. Travel? Wouldn't you like to be in a warm, tropical climate today? ... » Continue reading "Winter blues"

Some of our best ideas come in offline times ... such as during the Thanksgiving holiday feast season. What follows ... » Continue reading "Thanksgiving 2007"

If we've ever dined together, you know I do love my wine with dinner. Nothing better than red meat and ... » Continue reading "Wine goes with music … and vice versa"

A great way to think about the long weekend. » Continue reading "Happy Thanksgiving. Have a beer."

Readers of Thomas Friedman know he remains incredulous that our leaders didn't advocate, introduce and enact a gasoline tax. The ... » Continue reading "How about a gasoline tax?"

Seven weeks ago my younger son started his first season of coaches pitch baseball. A ... » Continue reading "Living vicariously"

I can't believe it's that time already. Seems like I was just at ... » Continue reading "Back to the Bus"

We went out with chicken necks and crab lines convinced the crabbing would be better than off the dock with ... » Continue reading "No crabs … yet"