With a title like that, this book was impossible to resist. I caught a glimpse of it skulking on the bottom of the new arrivals shelf, and I nimbly dodged an old woman who reeked of cigarettes to grab it. After all that effort, Death by Pad Thai turned out to be a collection of …
Daily Archives: 7 May, 2008
Heaven, I’m in Heaven
I am often overheard making the comment that I would kill for Indian food in this town. Until October, at least, it looks like I won’t have to make good on my hyperbole, because there’s Indian food at the farmers’ market! And it’s vegan! And it’s pretty good! I really don’t think that this day …
On PTSD
One perhaps predictable result of the Iraq War is a skyrocketing PTSD rate among American soldiers and allied forces returning home. I think in part that this is due to an increased recognition of PTSD, paired with more aggressive screening and a willingness to diagnose it, in the hopes of getting help for service members, …
Prickly Sneakers
Penguins are turning tricks in the Antarctic for cold, hard stones. Prostitution: not just for humans! (Thanks to Vicki for the link.) Controversy is bubbling after the death of Eight Belles. Is it possible that we are going to see some major reforms in the racing industry? The Rail has more information and details, for …