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Hiking and Eating Like a King
Over at the DG, I write about how I like to eat like a king when I hike, and how hiking makes me feel like I can do whatever I...
sarafoss, 10 September 2012 |
More For Less: How We Can (And Should) Provide Better...
Cabot Nunlist is writing about important policy issues in the weeks leading up to the presidential election. I thought I would...
Assessing the Assessments
My friend Molly, who teaches seventh grade, has written a blog post on her preferred method for assessing her students. Hint: It's not a...
Top Reads of the Week
Business: Sara Foss on her indifference to new stores Movies: J.K. Eisen on "Compliance," and Sara Foss on "Premium Rush"...
The Psychology of Pick-Up Lines
If you've ever wondered why people use pick-up lines, and whether they ever work, then check out this piece by Scott Barry Kaufman...
Sports Links
The story I'd really like to link to is Tom Verducci's Sports Illustrated piece on the disaster that is the 2012 Red Sox, but I don't...
Watching "Premium Rush"
Over at the DG, I review the excellent new bike messenger thriller "Premium Rush." Here's an excerpt: “'Premium Rush' is the...
Zobel's "Compliance" Questions Authority
Several years ago, a fast food restaurant in Kentucky made headlines when an employee was held in a back office and strip-searched after...
NFL Picks, Week 1
Yes, it's that time of year again. Click here to read my week 1 NFL picks over at the DG.
Bats Get a Bad Rap
Unless they're flying around my apartment, I'm a big fan of bats, because they eat mosquitos and get around using sonar, which is cool....
A Brand New Store, Ho Hum
Over at the DG, I write about my general lack of enthusiasm over new chain stores, even if they're supposed to be hipper-than-average,...
Top Reads of the Week
Politics: Cabot Nunlist writes about trickle-down economics Travel: Jennifer Johnston writes about her trip to Nepal and Bhutan in...
Oh the Himalaya!: Part III
Jennifer Johnston recently returned from vacationing in Nepal and Bhutan. For Part I of her experiences, click here , and for Part II,...
Does "Trickle-Down Economics" Make Any Sense?
Cabot Nunlist has been writing regularly on important policy issues, and his essays are being reposted on Rule of Thumb. OK, after...
Fall Concert Preview
Over at the DG, I list the concerts I'm looking forward to this fall. Click here to see what they are.
Oh the Himalaya!: Part II
Jennifer Johnston recently returned from vacationing in Nepal and Bhutan. For Part I of her experiences, click here , and for Part...
Cooking For One
Over at the DG, occasional Rule of Thumb contributor Brian McElhiney offers some tips on cooking for one. Here's an excerpt: "I...
A Newspaper Massacre, Redux
Back in June, I wrote about Advance Publications and their decision to publish four of their newspapers, the New Orleans...
Oh the Himalaya!: Part I
I made my first trip to Asia in July. I flew with a friend to visit her husband who is living in Kathmandu. (They are from Maine, in...
Watching "Bernie"
Over at the DG, I review the new Jack Black/Richard Linklater tragicomedy "Bernie." Here's an excerpt: "Richard Linklater...
Is Cooking Fun?
Over at Slate, Tracie McMillan suggests that foodies should be honest about a basic fact: Cooking isn't fun. She thinks that if more...
Back to School Waste
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about the wastefulness of the back to school shopping season in her column...
The Red Sox Blow it Up
Over at the DG, I write about the big Red Sox trade, which overall I think is great. Click here to read my thoughts.
My Transition To Work
Three months ago, we had our baby girl Kenzie, or should I say she has us now. We had decided at some point during the pregnancy that...
A Call for Compassion
Over at the DG, I write about the anniversary of Hurricane Irene, and why we need more compassion in the world. Here's an excerpt:...