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Sickness

Molecular surface of a rhinovirus, showing pro...

I’m sick.  No, not in the way that admission made some of you think.  I have a cold.   Now, there’s nothing particularity interesting or unusual about that except that since leaving the corporate world 18 months ago, I haven’t had the pleasure of a sore throat, stuffy nose, and feeling generally crappy.  I’m sure that’s because I’m not as exposed – on trains, in the office, elevators – as I once was (better diet and more exercise hasn’t hurt either, I’m sure!). Continue reading

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The Mother of (Re)Invention

Accelerate album cover

On my way out the door this weekend I grabbed the latest R.E.M. disc, Accelerate. I listened to it when it first came out a few months ago but had put it aside. In two words, it’s great. But knowing that you came for a little business with the music reviews, listening to this triggered some thinking. Continue reading

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Remarkable

Venetian skyline

It’s Friday so you know it’s a Fun Foodie post! I have a bit of a mental exercise for you to try before we delve into the post.  Ready?  Close your eyes (but finish reading this first) and think of a specific meal, and a specific dish within that meal, that you can’t forget.  Go ahead – I’ll wait and then I’ll explain why I’m asking you to play along. Continue reading

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