Category Archives: Sense

‘I can’t look after my son any more, but at least I can look after his dog’ – more –

In his own words . . .

    Jef Raskin, Organist Who knew? One of Raskin’s instruments was the organ. At his home he played an “army field organ”, a portable reed organ designed for military chaplains, and he once bought a pipe organ from a … Continue reading →

A video excerpt from Margaret Thatcher’s last speech in Parliament as Britain’s prime minister.

COWS Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that our government can track a cow born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she sleeps in the state of Washington. And they … Continue reading →

This “Huellogy” comes in the form of two Odes (sung to familiar tunes): (To the tune of “Davy Crockett”) – RAY’sd with an AKsent out of TEN-a-SEE NICE green STATE but not SO a-may-ZEEN GOT him a JOB where he … Continue reading →

Naturally-occuring molecule linked to melanoma resistance Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can be held in check by a natural immune system molecule, a study has shown. –more–

Winter solstice sunrise over Stonehenge is good omen for 2012 The omens are good that 2012 will be an excellent year . . . It has been a very jolly occasion. It’s a good omen for the year ahead. -More-

The “creative” way in which Congress in its wisdom has dealt with the nation’s debt limit each time that limit is reached could be applied to many other limits that have been set by state and local lawmakers across the … Continue reading →

by Roger Simmermaker HowToBuyAmerican.com

Q Would you describe yourself as a gardener? No. That would be vain. But I do see myself as a person who loves gardening. Q When did you start gardening? I didn’t get a garden until I was 40 and … Continue reading →

‘Snowball’ Twitter account pokes fun at Rep. Oda’s feral animals bill Published: Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 11:12 a.m. MST  By Jared Page, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker’s bid to make it legal to shoot and kill feral … Continue reading →