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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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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why we can't see God: 3 of 23

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 provi...
Local Guides > Boston Bostonians: Should you buy or rent?: 1 of 7

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 othe...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Is the US primary election season too long?: 2 of 9

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 detail...
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Should gravy be thick or runny in consistency?: 3 of 12

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 tha...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to live a greener life: 6 of 23

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 t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Dating: Should men or women take the first initiative?: 4 of 10

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 h...
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Building relationships through company blogs: 2 of 5

If your target customer is a shut-in with too much time on their hands, then a blog is a good way to reach them and captivate them. Anyone with a gram of sense doesn't believe what a company publishes about itself, but it is true that a sucker is born every minute and the Internet, with its wide reach, can catch a herd. I kn...
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Anticipating a life without oil: 9 of 22

I cook with olive oil every day. I don't use too much direct petroleum. I cook with gas. I ride a bicycle or I take public transportation. I am obviously not writing this on papyrus since you are reading it. I live in a city. I don't worry too much about an apocalypse or the collapse of civilization. I don't need a lot of lu...
Local Guides > Boston A look at rising grocery prices in the Boston area: 5 of 10

Haymarket. If you want some fresh produce, you go to Haymarket just off the Orange Line, close by Fanueil Hall. I warn you the produce is just shy of its expiration date, but that means it is at its peak of ripeness. If you are going to eat a lot of something in the next day or two, this open air institution is the place to ...
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) While the world is watching Iraq, what's happening in China?: 4 of 8

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 ...