Monthly Archives: February 2011

Last week, I drove down to Waltham, Massachusetts for the funeral of an aged and much loved aunt. The United States is a giant of a country so drawing conclusions from a quick visit to a small part can’t be … Continue reading →

People tell me they love retirement. They love the freedom to set your own agenda, but I’m learning that freedom does not come without a cost. The greatest cost is the existential. The reassurance of ‘work’ is no matter what … Continue reading →

If you’re a devout Christian, it’s pretty clear; heaven and hell begin with the birth of Christ. This is year one. Time begins here. Everything before is Before Christ, B.C. everything after is after or A.D. in the year of … Continue reading →

The American fear industry got a great start in Havana with the Cuban missile crisis. It’s proved to be so successful that even though the Cuban missile crisis and Soviet style communism no longer exists, the fear industry boys are … Continue reading →