Lost Journal: Greater Binghamton Means Greater Neighbors
Journal entry: February 1, 2007 (age 37) Before returning to Binghamton in 2002, I lived in the Washington, D.C. area for 9 years. The bumper-to-bumper traffic, the mild … Read more
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The Could Care Less Party
All show and no substance, but the GOP could care less All of America should drop to its knees and thank the GOP for attempting to provide us … Read more
Argus Has Fun with the News: The Prez & More
A wry review of the news by comedian Argus Hamilton Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged Chicago street gangs to stop the recent flood of shootings Monday. They’re headed … Read more
The Internet, Mental Illness And You
“Is The Web Driving Us Mad?,” asks a recent Newsweek cover story regarding our use of the internet. According to the article, there is now a growing body … Read more
Beware of the Tomato Tamperers
Some people are too smart for your own good. Food geneticists, for example. These technicians have the smarts to tinker with the inner workings of Momma Nature’s own … Read more
Brand Spanking New: A Librarian Reviews a Sex Book
I got an unexpected package in the mail the other day. Because I’m a book reviewer, I somehow ended up on the list of folks who get review … Read more
Lost Journal: Karma Kick-back from Arizona Strangers
Journal entry: November 17, 2006 (age 37) “Sedona likes you.” That’s how our new friend, Liz Love, explained the streak of good luck my wife, Amanda, and I … Read more
Lost Journal: Writing Like a Lefty Makes Righty Feel Wrongy
Journal entry: December 11, 1990 (age 21): Writing Like a Lefty Makes Righty Feel Wrongy This morning, I looked up from a table in SUNY Oswego’s Penfield Library … Read more
Lost Journal: While We’re Axing Planets, Let’s Simplify a Few Other Things
Journal entry: August 31, 2006 (age 37) Note: This week’s Lost Journal is the second in a two-part series discussing the recent decision by the International Astronomical Union … Read more
Lost Journal: Disney Follows Suit, Demotes Pluto
Journal entry: August 31, 2006 (age 37) Note: This week’s Lost Journal is the first in a two-part series discussing the decision by the International Astronomical Union to … Read more
