When will I learn? I firmly believe, based on decades of real-world experience, that sports teams are peculiarly susceptible to jinxes. So what do I do? I write an innocent post wishing the Cleveland Indians well this season and they stumble out of the gate 0 and 5, with their pitching getting pounded and no [...]
Archive for April 12th, 2009
The Jinx Factor
Posted in sports, tagged Cleveland Indians, sports, superstitions on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recycling Gone To Seed
Posted in Reflections, Work, tagged house and grounds, recycling, spring, Work on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today is one of those bright, sunny, but cool spring days that seem to fill you with energy and a desire to do things around the house. With Richard home for the weekend and graciously willing to lend a hand — Thanks, Richard! I know that this is probably not how you envisioned spending your [...]
Scenes From Vassar
Posted in Art, Family, tagged Art, Family, Vassar on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I like the new Scenes From Vassar very much, and I agree with Russell on the Vassar Library being the most beautiful building on campus — although it’s a close call. The architecture on the Vassar campus is wonderful.
Vegetable Week: A Non-Green Life
Posted in Food, Humor, tagged Food, Humor, vegetables on April 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As I have noted already, I don’t like the taste, texture, or smell of vegetables. Why would anyone want to eat something that is squishy, or slimy, or shot full of seeds? I suspect tht many people, deep down, share these views. Does anyone honestly believe, for example, that broccoli smells wonderful? If they could [...]
