Category Archives: General

Providing Value

Posted on November 15, 2011 by nick

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 →

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The Regulators

Posted on October 26, 2011 by nick

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 →

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Send in the Clowns

Posted on September 27, 2011 by nick

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 →

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Palin/Paul

Posted on September 13, 2011 by nick

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 →

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Chinese Tennis

Posted on August 30, 2011 by nick

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 →

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Hell to Pay

Posted on August 21, 2011 by nick

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 →

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Peyote and Me

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nick

Me and Victor would order the green peyote buttons, several dozen at a time, from Lawson’s Texas Cactus Gardens. They came with planting instructions, but we never planted any of them. This was 1965 in Iowa City, Iowa. The buttons … Continue reading →

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Workin’ at the Heinz Plant

Posted on August 7, 2011 by nick

It was 1966 in Iowa City. Susan and I had just gotten married and our first child was on the way. We were flat broke. Victor said he knew where I could get a job. He had worked there before, … Continue reading →

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THERE ARE NO SPENDING CUTS!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by nick

I had resolved to lay off the political rants, and just post stories from my actual life, like the two previous posts here. But I just couldn’t stand to keep my mouth shut about this whole debt ceiling farce. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Crazy is as Crazy Does

Posted on August 1, 2011 by nick

For awhile I worked as an attendant on the day shift at Psych Hospital in Iowa City. It was 1965. I was 21. Psych Hospital was part of the University of Iowa. They only accepted patients who had some reasonable … Continue reading →

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