Monthly Archives: February 2016

BONUS POST: A Very Special Day for All of Us (and You, Too)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by markhal

Mark’s Note: This is an updated version of a post I originally did exactly four years ago today. This week we have a special day that affects the entire civilized world, and yet we don’t treat it as if it’s … Continue reading →

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Entry 531: How Do You Say Eclair in French?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by markhal

According to an article on the website Ozy (motto: “Where the news oozes.”), the most commonly-spoken language in the world will soon be… …French. I bet you find that muy surprisingo. No, wait, that’s Spanish. Well, it’s nothing, but my … Continue reading →

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Entry 530: Won’t That Fit in the Overhead Compartment?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by markhal

As some of you know, before I had this blog, I maintained another one about parenting, wherein I provided moms and dads with all sorts of valuable, and often dangerous, advice on all facets of bringing up kids, from the … Continue reading →

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Entry 529: Quickies III

Posted on February 14, 2016 by markhal

Often, I come across stories about which I have a few snide comments, but not enough for a full post. So every once in awhile, I collect them for a Quickies post. ************************************ In response to parents and child psychologists … Continue reading →

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Entry 528: Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Posted on February 11, 2016 by markhal

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish George Washington a very happy birthday, and also to offer my condolences. No, not because he’s dead; hopefully his family has moved on by now. I’m sorry for George because his birthday … Continue reading →

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Entry 527: The iTunes Theory of American Celebrities

Posted on February 8, 2016 by markhal

I’ve been doing this blog for over four and a half years. I just did a statistical analysis of my posts and found that, in 526 entries, I have mentioned one or more Kardashian 13 times. That’s about one in … Continue reading →

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Entry 526: It May Be Time to Make Them Rhyme

Posted on February 3, 2016 by markhal

The cover of 2015’s last issue of The New York Times Book Review was designed like one of those eye tests for color blindness. It was called “The Year in Poetry.” I believe the message inherent in the cover design … Continue reading →

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