Observations: Barney Frank
I knew Barney personally in my senior year in college. He was a graduate student then... We always sat together and Barney always talked, usually about politics in a fascinating way.
Columns
On My Plate: Tempeh
Warning: Soya Maya Tempeh Chips are highly addictive. Once you’ve had them, you will prefer them to potato chips. Tempeh chips are crunchier and more flavorful than potato chips.
Media Matters: Objectivity and news – a history lesson
“My job is to spend half the time repeating what one side says, and half the time repeating the other. Little thing called 'objectivity' – might want to look it up….” – ‘Senior Media Correspondent’ Rob Corddry to Jon Stewart on The Daily Show (2004)
Local Legends: Domestic service
Her over 31 year tenure ensured that she was known to generations of Western students.
On My Plate: Scapes
My buddy John asked me for a favor: Could I get some local scapes for him at the Oxford Farmers Market or MOON Co-op Grocery? Scapes make only a brief appearance, and the large supermarkets don’t carry them.
As I type this column in Microsoft Word, squiggly red
Smooth sailing with GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 medications are now a household name. I’m glad. They’re a great tool to help us support our health in a better and more lasting way than ever before. But, they’re not a magic bullet or unicorn – they’re a tool to work with as you aim to improve your health and wellness.
Observations: The automobile and me
I can’t say that having my license made much difference at all in my social life, but at least it held the possibility of something really good.