Monthly Archives: March 2007

The Vow-Breaker Booties

Within 24 hours of initiating a moratorium on shopping, I had to order these booties by Tashkent. I don’t even care if they’re comfortable, and I’ll probably never wear them. But look how cute they are!

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God is a Spandrel

Scholars studying the evolution of religion tend to agree on one point: that religious belief is an outgrowth of brain architecture that evolved during early human history. What they disagree about is why a tendency to believe evolved, whether it … Continue reading

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Black Sun

Years ago I read a newspaper article about an artist who was blinded when a complete stranger threw acid in his face. I’ll never forget that the author of the article noted that “[the artist], who is still bitter….” Whoa! … Continue reading

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Netflix Imbroglio

The following  email exchange between Netflix and my nephew Duncan  makes me glad to be alive!     Problem With Your Recent Return   Dear Duncan, We received an empty white sleeve in your recent return. If you haven’t already sent back the DVD you … Continue reading

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