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Whalehead King, Our Man on the Dot, former Unofficial Goodwill Ambassador of New London, Conn. He currently lives in Boston, Mass. We will see what happens there.

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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) While the world is watching Iraq, what's happening in China?: 2 of 16
China has always been a world-class power. If it seems inscrutable, it is because the Western World has written it off as irrelevant for centuries. Sinophiles know better. Chinese culture is one of empire. There is nothing wrong with this. Let the best viewpoint win.The West is reluctant to deal with China as an equal, but Ch... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why we can't see God: 6 of 38
You can see God if you can look yourself in the eye every morning and know why you should get on with your day. The eyes are the mirror of the soul. You can only see yourself in a mirror. Pity the fool who can't even see his or her self in a puddle. Flowers grow out of mud and Heaven knows our lives are mucky enough to provid... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Dating: Should men or women take the first initiative?: 2 of 11
I am no Casanova or Romeo or Lothario. I am, however, a man who loves women, all of them, every shape and size and dispositions. I don't trawl meat markets looking for female company but I like to make female friends. Without women, the world would be a sterile place. This article has nothing to do with reproduction but it ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is the US primary election season too long?: 2 of 10
We are political animals. The strength of the republic depends on our taking an interest in politics, not just who is in charge now, but in who will inherit the mantle of leadership. There is no time like the present to make an informed decision.Politics can often seem like a sideshow. We are bombarded with frivolous details ... More..
Local Guides > Boston Bostonians: Should you buy or rent?: 2 of 9
Boston has a fairly strong real estate market right now. Values are down but not too much according to national averages I read in the papers. That said, like many things, maybe a downturn will come to New England and linger longer than anywhere else. Boston is an old city that doesn't necessarily play by the same rules other... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc., just be called Americans?: 19 of 74
Aren't we all nieces and nephews of our Uncle Sam, all of us born on the Fourth of July? I was raised a fourth-generation Italian-American. I am also an cranky, blue-blood Yankee (from England originally), a German American, and I have a little bit of Dutch and French and Welsh in the mix. First and foremost, I am a true-blue... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to live a greener life: 8 of 31
Live simply. Thoreau was right. The least impact you have on the globe, the happier you will be. Move like clouds do, by your own volition. Do not leave footprints. Let tide and time wash them away. You don't need electricity to get through the night. All you need is a breeze to cool the dog days of August. All you need is th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Is the current "green wave" good for the environment?: 4 of 15
Just because you feel good doesn't mean you make a difference. This shouldn't stop you from doing what you feel is right, but you should realize that one out of a few billion people walking to work won't make a lick of difference in the end. We all march to our drummer, but history marches on too, and the human race marches l... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Commentary: When journalism becomes fiction: 11 of 40
They are not called stories without reason. When I pick up a newspaper, I expect to be told a story. I bring my grain of salt and throw it over my shoulder when I put the paper down. The best part is the comics page anyway.As a happenstance journalist who focuses on life's niggling details, I can attest that many people just ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Should gravy be thick or runny in consistency?: 4 of 14
There's nothing like much ado about little to get the blood boiling and blood is thicker than water. Gravy, of course, is made of grease and pan drippings. If it were made of broth, it would be soup and then, by definition, not gravy at all.I'm not against thin gravy but I am against overly thin gravy, the kind of gravy that ... More..