Opposites detract
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A new study says polarization has increased in the American electorate over the past 20 years. Continue Reading
Something new under the sun
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We have had an impressive run of discoveries in recent weeks. Continue Reading
No coots like old coots
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We know that older fellows can get a little grumpy. Even guys who have been perfectly good company for most of their lives can bend towards gruffness in later years, and now some researchers have identified the tipping point at age 70. Continue Reading
Three cheers for Russian artists whose names just will not stick in my head
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Today’s guest post comes from Clyde.
Sandy and I went to the Museum of Russian Art recently, We went not only for the art itself, but so she can feel good about the Russian half of her heritage despite the recent behavior of Vladamir Putin. (I call this the MoRA half of her roots.) The museum is the perfect size for two old limp-alongs like Sandy and I. Continue Reading
Me and “The Girls”
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Today’s guest post comes from Renee.
I am a healthy 56 year old person. I rarely get ill. I am not on any medications. My family history is pretty devoid of chronic health problems other than cardiovascular disease, but even that hasn’t kept many of my family members living to very advanced ages. I don’t have a family history of cancer or dementia. I will admit, with some sheepishness, that I don’t have all the yearly checkups a person my age is supposed to have. Continue Reading
Five seconds grace
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Students at Aston University in Birmingham, England have conducted an experiment and claim to posess data that lends credence to the famous 5-Second Rule for dropped food. Continue Reading
Is there cheese after life?
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Archaeologists have determined that a mummy entombed 3,600 years ago was adorned with lumps of cheese – apparently to give her something to enjoy in the next world. Continue Reading
Lottery prayer
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Some people actually pray to win a huge chunk of cash in the lottery, which is understandable when you consider how many common problems would be instantly solved by a sudden infusion of $400 million into your personal account. Continue Reading
Larry Long remembers Pete Seeger
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When folk singer and activist Pete Seeger died, many of the tributes mentioned his influence on generations of musicians and community organizers. In the Twin Cities, one person who was deeply affected by Pete Seeger is singer-songwriter Larry Long.