Daily Archives: April 23, 2005
John Tobin Gets It – Sorta
The much anticipated main attraction at last Thursday’s meeting of the Berkman denizens whom the lovely Norma Yvonne refers to as "our cult" was a guest appearance by Boston City Council member John Tobin, an earnest, dyed-in-the-wool old-school political animal. … Continue reading
Weighty Study Shakes Up Body Image
John Tierney, in today’s New York Times, writes a delightful column on the truly paridigm-shifting study showing that the moderately overweight live longer than those of "normal" weight, who in turn live longer than the excessively thin. Should this be … Continue reading
Sat. Morning Musings As Rain Trumps Tennis
The Dowbrigade loves a day packed with interesting activities, things to do and people to meet. Yet what we most enjoy is a day with absolutely nothing planned, no place to go, and no promises to keep. These precious blank … Continue reading