Since our last installment, I’ve been checking out a few of the more popular sites, and one app, for freelancers. more…
Month: July 2016
I’m Wondering If Our Children Are Too Safe, Part 2
In addition to not letting our kids out of our sight, we’ve got other ways of coddling our kids into uselessness. more…
There Are Job Sites on the Internet, Part 1
There are dozens of job sites on line, but if you’re just starting to rebuild your career, I wouldn’t bother. Here’s why. more…
Vegan Junk Food No Sane Person Would Eat. But I Do.
Because manufacturers are so cheap, there’s lots of vegan junk food.
So let’s be clear. This is not a post about all of the nutritious, healthy vegan foods and recipes there are. It’s about Evil: The standard America garbage grub that’s vegan junk food just because its manufacturers are too cheap to pay for anything but chemicals. more…
I’m Wondering If Our Children Are Too Safe, Part 1
Finding the right balance between your child’s freedom and her safety.
Friends of mine will tell you I’ve been pondering this for years: Do we try so hard to keep our kids safe that we’re holding them back? I worry we’re infantilizing them, and maybe worse. But I’m not sure. more…
Spicy Seared Kale — A Recipe, Sort Of
I know, I know. It’s the Beatles vs the Stones all over again. Broccoli vs. brussel sprouts. Life vs. Art (No, wait, that’s wrong.) Kale vs. Not-kale. Here’s a smoky, spicy dish I make several times a week for lunch. more…