Bob Hope explains why he gave up his first career, boxing –
"I ruined my hands in the ring… The referee kept stepping on them."
A commentary in the WSJ: “Toward a Nuclear-Free World”
This morning’s Wall Street Journal has an op ed co-authored by former Senator Nunn, former defense secretary Perry, and two former secretary’s of state. Here is a quote, with more below the link: "… "Mistakes are made in every other human endeavor. Why should nuclear weapons be exempt?" To underline the governor’s point, on Aug. … Read more
Bush: U.S. should have bombed Auschwitz rail lines
President Bush is travelling in the middle east and is still in Israel. He visited the Holocaust Museum Friday and here’s the story: The Associated Press: Bush: US Should Have Acted on Auschwitz "It is clear now that the U.S. knew a lot about it," Segev said. "It’s possible that bombing at least the railway … Read more
Edmund Hillary, first man to climb Mt. Everest, dies at age 88
UPDATE: Here is the NY Times coverage – it’s excellent. Looks like everyone has the picture below. Edmund Hillary, First on Everest, Dies at 88 – New York Times Second Update: The Washington Post coverage Conquered Everest, Advocated for Planet – washingtonpost.com My original posting is here- New Zealander Edmund Hillary, along with Nepal Sherpa … Read more
Is there such a thing as extreme beer?
According to this NY Times article, certainly. A Taste for Brews That Go to Extremes – New York Times Such is the ethos of extreme beers, an all-American genre in which brewers are engaged in a constant game of “Can you top this?” Whether using an inordinate amount of traditional ingredients like malt or hops, … Read more
Here’s an “interesting” prayer group
This was sent to me by a friend of mine with the title "this is unbelievable". Well, I’m older then him, so nothing much surprises me anymore. My first thought was, "Are they praying to Moloch?" And I bet there are prayer groups trying to pray Mike Huckabee into office. PrayHillaryIntoOffice : HILLARY CLINTON PRESIDENT … Read more
Cancer patients, oncologists, and empathy
Good article in the NY Times as their reporter Denise Grady talks aobut her sister’s experience with cancer, as well as other patients and their interactions with doctors. Cancer – Patients – Medicine and Health – For Cancer Patients, Empathy Goes a Long Way – New York Times Research supports the idea that a few … Read more
Time flies when you’re having fun: Today is second anniversary of start of my twenty day stay at Sloan Kettering
This was for the high dose portion of my treatment, after the prior four months af gradually increasing chemotherapy. And after the seven days of high dose chemotherpay, I had my autologous stem cell transplant to rebuild my immune system. Hence the total hospitalization of twenty days – they couldn’t let me out until my … Read more
Fabulous feat of strength in the gym
Well not really. But, AT LAST, I hit my goal of benchpressing five sets of five reps with the olympic bar and two large discs (135 lbs.), and one minute between sets. It’s what I used to do on a regular basis, going way back to my pre-chemotherapy days. I’ve posted about my trying to … Read more
How I spent my New Years Eve
At the Novotny house with these characters. They’ve all been featured in past posts, going back to my chemotherapy. Take my word for it – those cocktails and that food, courtesy of Paul and Doreen, couldn’t be surpassed! The person left out of this is the photographer, Karen. But we don’t want her to miss … Read more