Jayne’s Birthday

My late wife Jayne celebrated Christmas one year, by flying us to Martha’s Vineyard for lunch. It took a little wheeling and dealing to eat lunch without a reservation.

No News is Better News

In interview with Times of London, Mark Weinert reveals that parts of Man vs. Wild were faked.

Hellacious High School

administration battle against student solidarity backfires at Midwood High School

Bright and Breezy

remembering Max Itzkowitz on a bright and breezy day

Everyone Else

ranting about A Clockwork Orange, money, terrorism

Illinois begins mandatory testing for traumatic brain injuries

Members of Illinois National Guard who served in Iraq or Afghanistan will be tested for traumatic brain injuries

I am Not Sure If We Know What a Concussion is

NFL announces that players will be checked prior to the season for head injuries. Players discuss their own head injuries.