Lija Rasa
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Birthday
- February 15
- Bio
- I am neither a leader nor a follower, just a philosopher.
I make a living as a scientist, but my other interests include politics, history, economy, literature, psychology, and so on...
Most of the time though, I just like to wonder why people do the things they do.
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “So how far do you think
this bill will go? I bet it
will be
accused of
socialism,…”
November 10, 2009 10:13PM - “Time to end the
ridiculous two-party
system?”
November 10, 2009 11:49AM - “Ted, thanks for sharing
your insights. I am having a
similar
experience here
afte…”
November 09, 2009 08:23PM - “I don't want my tax
dollars to pay for war, but no
one asks
me about that.
Great…”
November 09, 2009 07:50PM - “A beautiful picture. I
am really enjoying your posts,
so I
too will check-in.
:-)…”
November 09, 2009 07:40PM
Me... stuck in a cage
Born in USSR: what I remember about the Afghanistan war
It's ironic, but for most of my life, the country I live in is at war with Afghanistan. That small, poor, and extremely unfortunate country. I feel so bad for the kids born there. What chance in life do they get...
I myself was born in the Soviet occupied Lithuania.… Read full post »
If everyone was like me... or I can dream
It's Sunday afternoon, and I find myself in a state of self reflection. Am I doing what I am supposed to be doing? Is there some other place I am supposed to be? Am I just hopelessly weird?
In my narcissistic self-analysis I have arrived at a… Read full post »
Castration: a Czech solution for sex offenders
Sex offenders might not want to visit Prague any time soon. During the past ten years, at least 94 convicted sex offenders have been surgically castrated in the Czech Republic, the only European country that uses this unusual punishment.

The castration for convicted sex offend… Read full post »
Everyone and their cat is blogging, but who is reading?
Just in case you don't believe me, here is a proof that my cat Claudius is blogging.

So many blogs and bloggers are out there these days, that I just can't help but wonder: do most blogs go mostly unread?
I assume that… Read full post »
When you are hungry: easy tuna and rice recipe
I make this when my fridge gets close to being empty before the next weekly shopping. It's so easy, cheap, and delicious that I just have to share it.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cans of Tuna in Water 6 oz … Read full post »
Adopting a cat was the best decision

"Owner Surrender" the tag on his crate said at the animal shelter that my husband and I visited while looking for a kitty to adopt. Why, we wondered, but the people at the shelter didn't know.
He looked at us, said something like "prrrrrrrn", stretched, and ca… Read full post »
Low home prices are good for everyone, but the banks
I might be selfish, but I want home prices to fall way way more. I don't know about you, but I don't feel like blowing most of my income on a mortgage. I would like to own a home, but I am just not willing to do it at any… Read full post »
Lija Rasa's Favorites
Updates
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AN EARLY THANKSGIVING RECIPE: NO BAKE LASAGNA
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After Forty-Four Years, Chrissie Lamar Is Finally My Friend.
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My Radio Debut! Talkin’ Mad Men, Women & State of the World
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Are Women Human? The Israel Conscription Debate. (update)
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In Israel is "Jewish" a Religion?
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Vanishing Places
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An Illicit Affair with YHWH, Death & Doubt
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Redstocking Grandma Posts on Mary Wollstonecraft

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