Noted at : cognitivedissonance.tumblr.com and authored by Meg Lanker-Simons; I’m just quoting the whole thing because she says it better than I can at the moment. Uh-oh. Looks like Florida’s mandatory drug testing for taxpayers is costing the taxpayers more than they’re actually saving.Governor Rick Scott had praised the program when he signed it June … Continue reading →
What a piece of worke is a man! how Noble inReason! how infinite in faculty! in form and movinghow express and admirable! in Action, how like an Angel!in apprehension, how like a God? the beauty of theworld, the paragon of animals; and yet to me, what isthis quintessence of dust! … Continue reading →
I’m more familiar with Steeleye Span’s version of this song, but this is a veryt nice rendition.
Continue reading →I received the following via email from my sister; although I‘ve seen it several times over the years, it’s a poignant reminder. Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure.Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the … Continue reading →
A Few Words About Katrina My wife returned to college a few months ago, and needs some assistance. Please take a look at the above link and if you can help, please consider it. After all, you wouldn’t want an untrained mortician working on you in the future, would you?
Continue reading →Considering most of what I do here is bitch and moan, I guess we should all count ourselves lucky, no? I’m looking at lines in the sand currently. I’m 57 this year with diabetes and high blood pressure. Is there a possibility that going on hormones might make my life … Continue reading →
Ok all of you brainiacs Take the test, don’t cheat Take one at a Time You don’t need to tell me how you did There are 4 questions. Don’t miss one. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Stop and think about it and decide on your … Continue reading →
One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them—all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, “Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate. I … Continue reading →
(from an old email) Knowledge is PowerTime is Moneyand as every engineer knows, Power is Work over Time. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we get: K = P (1)T = M (2)P = W/T (3) Now, do a few simple substitutions: Put W/T in … Continue reading →
10 things the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to KnowBy Adam Voiland Mon Oct 20, 5:31 pm ET With America’s obesity problem among kids reaching crisis proportions, even junk food makers have started to claim they want to steer children toward more healthful choices. In a study released earlier this … Continue reading →
