Monthly Archives: June 2022

Repeating wedding vows

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Neal J.

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Cartoons for the intellectual

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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A bit of pun-ishment

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G Mahatma Gandhi, as you now, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet.  He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the help

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Women Declare Themselves Corporations to Force Supreme Court to Grant Them Rights as People

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz June 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Millions of American women and girls have declared themselves corporations in order to force the United States Supreme Court to grant them rights as people, legal observers have … Continue reading →

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If Clarence Thomas were consistent, he’d oppose Loving v. Virginia

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Ed note: My wife and I were married in Pennsylvania in 1964. This would have been illegal in Virginia at that time. The Loving v. Virginia case of went to the Supreme Court in 1967, giving … Continue reading →

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The new Alito-Cavanaugh-Barrett Line

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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What’s in the heart?

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Essay on the future – read forward and in reverse

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Yvonne P.

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Vito’s Go Fund Me

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors.  A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading →

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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Neurogenetics talk this afternoon at 3:30 PM in the OT

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Woody Guthrie died from Huntingdon’s Chorea in 1967. Although he passed away in his 50’s he was a prolific song writer–the most famous being “This Land is Your Land.” His mother died of Huntingdon’s when he was 14. His first … Continue reading →

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Skyline sunset on June 21st

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

37 Degrees North of True West, 9:10 PM Thanks to Mike C.

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Getting our attention

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F

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It’s a fact!

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. 75 year old Tom Russell’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, k.d. lang, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Dave Alvin, Iris DeMent, Dave Van Ronk, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Joe Ely, Tom Paxton, Ian … Continue reading →

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Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig speaks of the imminent danger to our democracy

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Netflix – “Loving” – a tribute to Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

It’s ironic that both father’s day and Juneteenth are both today. Until 1967, an African American was not allowed to marry a person of another race in the state of Virginia (including all southern states and many others). Their children … Continue reading →

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Don’t charge in

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Your Lingering Covid Questions, Answered

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The science is evolving but the NYT in this article answers common questions. Click here to read the article.

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Universal danger

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Interview with Ed Thorp – the investor who spotted Madoff’s scam has some new worries

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

This is, my apologies, a long interview (1.5 hours) but you may find it interesting. Click here if interested.

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Your rapid tests may have a longer expiration date than listed on the box

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Click here for the NYT article that lists new longer expiration dates for most brands.

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Glorious insults

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann These glorious insults are from an era “before” the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words . A member of Parliament to Disraeli:   “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.”“That depends, Sir, “   said Disraeli,   “whether … Continue reading →

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