Author Archives: nick

Candace, Sarah, Al, Morgan, and, last but not least, Candace’s mother, Mary.

When I lost my last job in San Francisco, I knew that I would never have another. Why hire an old guy who wants too much money, when you can hire a young, energetic guy for half as much? That … Continue reading →

Why are medical professionals who are not M.D.’s not allowed to perform many more of the routine tasks currently reserved for doctors?     Answer: because of government regulations. Why are the prices not posted on the wall of every walk-in clinic … Continue reading →

I was on the debate team when I was in college many years ago. I was pretty good. I’ve never run for political office, and I have no illusions about being qualified to be President of the United States. But … Continue reading →

As the son of a school teacher (English and Latin), I can’t help but wince at Governor Palin’s syntax. As a midwesterner, I can’t help but find her accent endearing. But that is all beside the point, I hope. I … Continue reading →

Listening to the commentary on the early rounds of the U.S. Open (tennis), I listened to a bunch of speculation about why Li Na, winner of the French Open, has not won two consecutive matches since then. There was this … Continue reading →

I don’t care what any Presidential candidate thinks about: abortion gay marriage global warming evolution My dream candidate for President is not someone who agrees with me about all of these subjects. My dream candidate for President is someone who … Continue reading →