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Location
Boulder, Colorado,
Birthday
October 31
Bio
Ski whenever I can. Small boat sailor. Incessant reader. May the godz be kind to you.

MY RECENT POSTS

  • Why do you/would you believe in God?
    June 01, 2009 07:51PM

  • Dead Beat Fathers Linked to Women's Unhappiness
    May 26, 2009 02:52PM

  • Guns; a treatment for male impotence?
    April 09, 2009 10:17AM

  • Guilt Reduction on OS
    March 16, 2009 08:52PM

  • Boys, a Buick, and Vietnam
    March 05, 2009 06:00PM

MY RECENT COMMENTS

  • “One can't ignore the fact that creating fear among preadolescents (and everyone w…”
    November 19, 2009 12:26PM

  • “Deborah, This is a different perspective on the distress you and your unfortunate…”
    September 28, 2009 01:46AM

  • “Bethany, A recent NY Times has a lengthy article about the dangers of cell phone u…”
    July 20, 2009 04:56PM

  • “Great post, After over 25 years working both as a hands on nurse and in administra…”
    June 23, 2009 04:10PM

  • “Sir: I am perplexed by your stance against reading books about politics because I…”
    June 22, 2009 09:17PM

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November 19, 2009 12:26PM
“One can't ignore the fact that creating fear among preadolescents (and everyone who is older) that they will be socially ostracized for having body odo…”
About: Deodorant and Kids: Are Americans too Hygienic?
September 28, 2009 01:46AM
“Deborah, This is a different perspective on the distress you and your unfortunate husband are experiencing. Trigemi nal neuralgia is not life threatening…”
About: Shattered: Our Horrible Hospital Experience
July 20, 2009 04:56PM
“Bethany, A recent NY Times has a lengthy article about the dangers of cell phone use: http://www.nytimes.com/20 09/07/19/technology/19distract ed.html?_r=…”
About: Next? No Burritos
June 23, 2009 04:10PM
“Great post, After over 25 years working both as a hands on nurse and in administration, Nurse Jackie is a huge breath of fresh air into the reality of m…”
About: Nurse Jackie RULES!
June 22, 2009 09:17PM
“Sir: I am perplexed by your stance against reading books about politics because I would suspect that many of the facts and the logic in your argument ar…”
About: What not to read
June 19, 2009 12:27PM
“I share your dismay with the lack of support for feminism among young people today. But in pondering your definition of feminism, “A human being…”
About: What the Hell is a Feminist?
June 17, 2009 03:41PM
“La Captianna, Paul Starr's The Social Transformation of American Medicine is an excellent history of healthcare in the U.S., including the rise to power…”
About: How Relevant is the American Medical Association?
June 17, 2009 09:46AM
“David Brooks and Gail Collins share a column discussing the health care debate in today’s NY Times that is worth reading (http://theconversatio n.…”
About: David Brooks and the Snark
June 11, 2009 08:22PM
“I am perplexed as to why someone who describes himself as a libertarian and a Conservative would disagree with physicians' attempts to band together to…”
About: The A.M.A.’s lame statement about the Obama healthcare plan.
June 11, 2009 08:14PM
“J.E., What I find to be the most frightening aspect outside of Mr. Limbaugh's rants and lies is that his radio show continues to be one of the most popu…”
About: Rush Limbaugh Has Lost His Mind
May 29, 2009 04:01PM
“Blackflon, Base d on your comments, I hope that you don't plan to participate in Social Security and Medicare when you become eligible.”
About: The health care industry tips its hand
May 27, 2009 04:24PM
“After reading Edmund Andrew’s book excerpt in the NY Times and of his wife’s spending habits, I was not surprised to read that she had suff…”
About: Book Scandal Roundup
May 26, 2009 03:57PM
“Bella99, I have found that my standard of getting things done in the domestic sphere is often very different from my female partner. And that has been…”
About: Dead Beat Fathers Linked to Women's Unhappiness
May 26, 2009 03:51PM
“Latethink, I think you caught the gist of my critique of Douthat's editorial: he didn't cite any evidence that single mothers are less happy than marri…”
About: Dead Beat Fathers Linked to Women's Unhappiness
May 26, 2009 03:43PM
“Don, I agree with you that many women put impossible demands on themselves to keep a perfect home and family while working a full time job. When it can…”
About: Dead Beat Fathers Linked to Women's Unhappiness
May 11, 2009 02:36PM
“Dr. Corbett, After reading a news story about the case, I can understand why the court took the position that it did. The court did support your right…”
About: Teachers must challenge myths
May 02, 2009 06:36AM
“Are you aware that the use of paragraphs makes long documents far easier to read?”
About: Importation
April 27, 2009 09:07PM
“Liz, You make two important points in your post that need to be amplified in national policy initiatives: 1. Access to primary care for most people is di…”
About: Screw the flu...we got pox'd
April 20, 2009 08:47PM
“Joe Harris, Your posts would have far greater credibility if you cited the sources of all of your quotes and facts. As we all know, it is very easy to…”
About: Breaking Down Age of Autism's Letter
April 16, 2009 08:57PM
“Jess, I lived in the Taos area for a number of years and investigated building an Earth Ship. A local architect and contracter warned me away from them…”
About: Earthship Landing
April 16, 2009 08:37PM
“David, Thanks for the head's up on Bennet. I just sent him an e-mail asking him to support the EFCA. This legislation should be a no brainer for any D…”
About: The Teabags vs. The Douchebags
April 14, 2009 11:31AM
“Sean, I am glad you brought attention to Bob Herbert's editorial on OS. What I wish Herbert had done in his piece is to suggest what to do about gun vi…”
About: Ignorance Is A Warm Gun
April 09, 2009 05:16PM
“Incadescent, I wish that they would have included women in the study you cited. I would doubt that females would have behaved as aggressively following…”
About: Guns; a treatment for male impotence?
April 02, 2009 12:39PM
“Kresskin, Well written post. For those who are interested in trying to resolve some of the issues posed in this post, Senator Jim Webb has introduced leg…”
About: 50 Cent Goes to Jail
April 01, 2009 04:42PM
“Julie, Put your pedal to the medal and complete your RN ASAP. Your posts made it obvious that you are too intelligent to put up with the excessive amou…”
About: Failed
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