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Superheroes & the fantasy of fairness

There seems to be a run on superheroes these days, creatures of extraordinary powers and bold and courageous actions wearing Halloween costumes. If Iron Man came to your door, you’d hand him a Snickers and wave him on.


Does 70 sound old anymore?

A lot of retirees here at Lakeside know what it’s like to hit 70.  It’s the milestone. And for some, it feels like walking into that milestone face first. It hurts.

My woodpecker story

I remember an improvised comment my brother made when he was in his first year college at 18. He was sitting in class listening to his professor, when a woodpecker began pecking frantically on a tree just outside the classroom window.

Does evolution favor the wicked?

Based on the worldwide currency of truly bad behavior, in politics, in business and in daily life, it seems impossible these days to identify sins, as in offenses against the supernatural ruling party.