Dear Sleepyheads, Not only was my father Gator Man, but he also was King of the Nap. Beau could nap anywhere anytime. Even sometimes while driving a car–which terrified the heck out of us kids, and got us driving at a very early age. In fact, I drove long portions of trips to Virginia when…
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This Makes Me Sick, Not Better
Dear Smart Readers, This is an ad in today’s Burlington Free Press. Whomever is behind this news-like advertisement has no authority to make such a claim. Their “research” is not peer-reviewed, not in any leading journal let alone in any journal whatsoever. Their only goal is to profit from your fear. Don’t fall for it,…
Speaking Swahili with Beezlebub
Dear Readers, Many years ago (25 to be exact), when I was studying Swahili in Kenya as a Peace Corps Volunteer, I had a recurring dream in which I would call my father and only be able to speak in that language. I understood his English, but I could only answer in Swahili. I think…