Author Archives: muser
The Higgs Boson
At long last, physicists at CERN in Europe have found something that looks like the elusive Higgs Boson, also called the God Particle. It seems to me that the physicists themselves are pleased, but not ecstatic. It seems to be … Continue reading
Richard Wagner
Every so often someone asks me, with awe, “did you know that Wagner never went to music school?” My response is that it’s obvious from his music. I don’t know *why* so many people are amazed that Wagner didn’t go … Continue reading
The Grammar Nazis
I often encounter people who make a big deal about spelling and grammar. They insist that these issues are important, that a person who doesn’t use “correct” grammar and spelling is ignorant, or at least beneath notice. I disagree with … Continue reading
Missing Persons
A recent news article informs me that a man kept his deceased wife’s body in a freezer for the past ten years.
Hate Crimes
In New York someone attacked a cab driver, allegedly because the driver was a Muslim. There is a question of whether this is a hate crime.
The Trouble With Kids These Days
The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders … Continue reading
Mayan Calendar
A lot of people are concerned that the world is going to end on December 21, 2012 (give or take). They reason that the Mayan calendar ends on that day – or perhaps the day before. Once the calendar ends, … Continue reading
Put The Commas In
Journalists, when you’re writing largish numbers (that would be numbers with more than four digits), would you *PUHLEEZ* put the fucking commas in? I can’t tell the difference between 300000 and 3000000 or even 30000000. Come on, how hard would … Continue reading
Steps To Prevent Foreclosure
The Obama administration is seeking to find ways to prevent foreclosures among homeowners who have lost their jobs. The feeling is that these homeowners are unable to pay their mortgages through no fault of their own, so should not be … Continue reading
The Dangers Of Combat
A New York Times article reports that more of our soldiers are dying as a result of suicide than from enemy fire.