I often ride the bus to/from work downtown. It’s cheaper and faster than driving; plus it gives me a chance to relax, take a
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An Eye for an Eye for an Eye…
… or why I’m not angry at anyone Day after day, I have read articles, editorials and letters to the editor concerning the new
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The Terrors of Owning Furniture
… The Vagabond Class and the Third Culture Kid I sometimes wonder how the instability of my 5 years with Cerner has shaped my
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I am often struck by how Republicans, ie conservatives, are usually the ones who decry political correctness. I’ve said before that there is a
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I doubt the good folks in North Carolina or Indiana would agree but I’m frakin’ sick of the Democratic primary season. Sure I was
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I’m becoming increasingly disconcerted with the American electorate’s flirtations with economic protectionism. One of the attractions of having been a Bill Clinton supporter is
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Twice As Good: Race Achievement in Amrika
Donovan McNabb’s recent comments about the extra scrutiny and pressures of being a black quarterback in the NFL touched a chord with me. I’m
Continue readingFreedom of Criticism
A while back, the radio host Don Imus was fired for his comments that the Rutgers University women’s basketball team looked like a bunch
Continue readingLast Weeks in Londontown
The last few weeks in London have been pretty good. I haven’t left the capital and I’ve enjoyed relaxing on the weekends, walking around
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I hate travel. Only home in London for 3 days before it’s back on a plane to central Europe. This time, my flight out
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